Crossword clue

“Leafy side dish rich in vitamin K”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
KALESALAD
Letters9
Starts withK
Ends withD
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

About this clue

The clue “Leafy side dish rich in vitamin K” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 17, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with K and ends with D, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for February 17, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

More clues from this puzzle

FAQ

What is the answer to the “Leafy side dish rich in vitamin K” clue?+

The answer is KALESALAD (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for February 17, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.