Crossword clue

“Mideast shrub with leaves that are chewed as a stimulant”

This clue appeared as 34-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

QAT

Letters3

Starts withQ

Ends withT

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 22, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Mideast shrub with leaves that are chewed as a stimulant” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 22, 2026 as 34-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with Q and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mideast shrub with leaves that are chewed as a stimulant” clue?+

The answer is QAT (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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