What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Toxin in castor beans" from July 22, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Toxin in castor beans”

This clue appeared as 40-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

RICIN

Letters5

Starts withR

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 22, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Toxin in castor beans” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 22, 2026 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Toxin in castor beans” clue?+

The answer is RICIN (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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