What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Plant-based spread" from December 3, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Plant-based spread”

This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

OLEO

Letters4

Starts withO

Ends withO

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Plant-based spread” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 3, 2025 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Plant-based spread” clue?+

The answer is OLEO (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 3, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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