What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Cheerios grain" from September 24, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Cheerios grain”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

OAT

Letters3

Starts withO

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 24, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Cheerios grain” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 24, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with O and ends with T.

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More clues from this puzzle

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Cheerios grain” clue?+

The answer is OAT (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 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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