Crossword clue

“Garlic relative”

This clue appeared as 55-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
LEEK
Letters4
Starts withL
Ends withK
Vowels2

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NYT Crossword
May 13, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Garlic relative” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 13, 2026 as 55-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with L and ends with K.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Garlic relative” clue?+

The answer is LEEK (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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