Crossword clue

“Plant used to make mezcal”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
AGAVE
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jun 30, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Plant used to make mezcal” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on June 30, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Mini Crossword page for June 30, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Plant used to make mezcal” clue?+

The answer is AGAVE (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of June 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

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