Crossword clue

“Kind of diet inspired by hunters and gatherers”

This clue appeared as 26-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 12, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
PALEO
Letters5
Starts withP
Ends withO
Vowels3

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NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Kind of diet inspired by hunters and gatherers” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 12, 2025 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P 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 “Kind of diet inspired by hunters and gatherers” clue?+

The answer is PALEO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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