What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Birdseed alternative, at times" from March 29, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Birdseed alternative, at times”

This clue appeared as 35-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

RICE

Letters4

Starts withR

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Birdseed alternative, at times” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 29, 2025 as 35-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Birdseed alternative, at times” clue?+

The answer is RICE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 29, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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