Crossword clue
“Plant with many topical uses”
This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ALOELetters4
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Plant with many topical uses” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 18, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Plant with many topical uses” clue?+
The answer is ALOE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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