“Sticking point for a gardener?” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STAKE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sticking point for a gardener?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 11, 2025, where it runs at 2 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.