Protein source NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Protein source” crossword clue is MEAT (4 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on October 7, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 4 LETTERS
1M2E3A4T
MEAT: animal flesh used as food.
Best answers for “Protein source”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEAT | 4 | Protein source |
| 2 | SOYMEAT | 7 | Vegan protein source similar clue |
| 3 | TOFU | 4 | Vegan protein source similar clue |
| 4 | PORK | 4 | Protein source in some ramen similar clue |
| 5 | WHEY | 4 | Bodybuilder's protein source similar clue |
| 6 | BEANS | 5 | Source of protein in vegetarian chili similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | October 7, 2026 | MEAT | 41 Across |
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Questions about the Protein source Crossword Clue
What is the 4-letter answer to the Protein source crossword clue?
MEAT is the 4-letter answer to the “Protein source” crossword clue.
When was the Protein source crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of October 7, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Protein source crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with SOYMEAT (“Vegan protein source”), TOFU (“Vegan protein source”), PORK (“Protein source in some ramen”).