Crossword clue
“Healthier version of a breakfast side dish”
This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.
Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
VEGGIEBACONLetters11
Starts withV
Ends withN
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Healthier version of a breakfast side dish” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 10, 2025 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with V and ends with N, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Healthier version of a breakfast side dish” clue?+
The answer is VEGGIEBACON (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 10, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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