Source of half the world's sugar during the late 1800s Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Source of half the world's sugar during the late 1800s” from the New York Times crossword of December 20, 2025? It has 5 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, DECEMBER 20, 2025
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BEETS is the answer to “Source of half the world's sugar during the late 1800s”. It means a garden plant.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A garden plant.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ESEBT.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Roots for vegan burgers”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Source of half the world's sugar during the late 1800s”?
BEETS, 5 letters: a garden plant.
When was “Source of half the world's sugar during the late 1800s” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of December 20, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with B.