What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Deep-fried side dish, familiarly" from May 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Deep-fried side dish, familiarly”

This clue appeared as 38-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 22, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

TOTS

Letters4

Starts withT

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Deep-fried side dish, familiarly” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 22, 2026 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with T and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Deep-fried side dish, familiarly” clue?+

The answer is TOTS (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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