Crossword clue
“Source of half the world's sugar during the late 1800s”
This clue appeared as 29-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, December 20, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
BEETSLetters5
Starts withB
Ends withS
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Source of half the world's sugar during the late 1800s” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 20, 2025 as 29-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Source of half the world's sugar during the late 1800s” clue?+
The answer is BEETS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 20, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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