Sweet potato Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Sweet potato” from the New York Times crossword of August 17, 2026? It has 3 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, AUGUST 17, 2026
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YAM is the answer to “Sweet potato”. It means a plant having an edible root.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A plant having an edible root.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: MAY.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Root crop in amala”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Sweet potato”?
YAM, 3 letters: a plant having an edible root.
When was “Sweet potato” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of August 17, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with Y.