Part of an underground network Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Part of an underground network” from the New York Times crossword of January 2, 2026? It has 4 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 2, 2026
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ROOT is the answer to “Part of an underground network”. It means to put forth an underground portion of a plant.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To put forth an underground portion of a plant.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ORTO.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Aspen anchor”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the New York Times on March 2, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Part of an underground network”?
ROOT, 4 letters: to put forth an underground portion of a plant.
When was “Part of an underground network” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 2, 2026, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with R.