Crossword clue

“Herb in the mint family”

This clue appeared as 53-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
THYME
Letters5
Starts withT
Ends withE
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 10, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Herb in the mint family” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 10, 2026 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with E, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Herb in the mint family” clue?+

The answer is THYME (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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