Crossword clue

“Pork-based taco option”

This clue appeared as 90-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
ALPASTOR
Letters8
Starts withA
Ends withR
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Pork-based taco option” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 23, 2026 as 90-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with A and ends with R, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Pork-based taco option” clue?+

The answer is ALPASTOR (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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