Japanese craft that literally translates to "tray planting" Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Japanese craft that literally translates to "tray planting"” from the New York Times crossword of January 18, 2026? It has 6 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 18, 2026
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BONSAI is the answer to “Japanese craft that literally translates to "tray planting"”. It means a potted shrub that has been dwarfed.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
A potted shrub that has been dwarfed.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: NOBIAS.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Japanese word that's sometimes translated as "planted in a pot"”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Japanese craft that literally translates to "tray planting"”?
BONSAI, 6 letters: a potted shrub that has been dwarfed.
When was “Japanese craft that literally translates to "tray planting"” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 18, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
6 letters, starting with B.