Crossword clue
“Popular wood for American whiskey barrels until a 20th-century blight”
This clue appeared as 114-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
ELMLetters3
Starts withE
Ends withM
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Popular wood for American whiskey barrels until a 20th-century blight” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 2, 2025 as 114-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with M.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Popular wood for American whiskey barrels until a 20th-century blight” clue?+
The answer is ELM (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 2, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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