What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Tree that yields a chocolate substitute" from October 13, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Tree that yields a chocolate substitute”

This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CAROB

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withB

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Oct 13, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Tree that yields a chocolate substitute” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 13, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with B.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tree that yields a chocolate substitute” clue?+

The answer is CAROB (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of October 13, 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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