This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, November 23, 2025 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
O _ _ _ _
First and last letters
O _ _ _ N
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ONION as a word: A monocotyledonous plant (Allium cepa), allied to garlic, used as vegetable and spice; The bulb of such a plant.
ONION has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 19, 2025.
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