Crossword clue

“Sweet potato”

This clue appeared as 62-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
YAM
Letters3
Starts withY
Ends withM
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 17, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sweet potato” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 17, 2026 as 62-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with Y and ends with M.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sweet potato” clue?+

The answer is YAM (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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