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| 1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 46% | 14 | This starchy, sweet-tasting root vegetable is often called a yam, even though it is not a true yam. | |
| 3 | 25% | 8 | Mexican yam used in the production of industrial enzymes | |
Yam Eg Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TUBER which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TUBER
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TUBER" which means:
- noun
- • A fleshy underground stem or root serving for reproductive and food storage
- • Type genus of the tuberaceae: fungi whose fruiting bodies are typically truffles
An example sentence would be:
- • "Potatoes are a type of tuber that grows underground."
- • "Yams are a starchy tropical tuber."
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| New York Times02 Aug 2015 | Across 22 | |
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