This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
K _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ E
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KALE as a word: An edible plant, similar to cabbage, with curled leaves that do not form a dense head (Brassica oleracea var. acephala); Any of several cabbage-like food plants that are kinds of Brassica oleracea.
KALE has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 4, 2025.
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