Crossword clue

“Arboreal symbol in Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit"”

This clue appeared as 28-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
POPLARTREE
Letters10
Starts withP
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 11, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Arboreal symbol in Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit"” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 11, 2026 as 28-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with P and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Arboreal symbol in Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit"” clue?+

The answer is POPLARTREE (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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