Crossword clue

“Symbol of the American West”

This clue appeared as 60-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
SAGUARO
Letters7
Starts withS
Ends withO
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 17, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Symbol of the American West” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 17, 2026 as 60-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with O, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Symbol of the American West” clue?+

The answer is SAGUARO (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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