Crossword clue
“State flower of New Mexico”
This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
YUCCALetters5
Starts withY
Ends withA
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “State flower of New Mexico” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 24, 2026 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with Y and ends with A.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “State flower of New Mexico” clue?+
The answer is YUCCA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 24, 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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