Its root was historically used to flavor root beer Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Its root was historically used to flavor root beer” from the USA Today crossword of March 21, 2026? It has 9 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, MARCH 21, 2026
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SASSAFRAS is the answer to “Its root was historically used to flavor root beer”. It means a plant of species Sassafras albidum*.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
A plant of species Sassafras albidum*.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: SASSASFAR.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with S and ends with S.
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What is the answer to “Its root was historically used to flavor root beer”?
SASSAFRAS, 9 letters: a plant of species Sassafras albidum*.
When was “Its root was historically used to flavor root beer” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of March 21, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
9 letters, starting with S.