Crossword clue
“Starches and sugars as sources of energy, informally”
This clue appeared as 43-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CARBSLetters5
Starts withC
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Starches and sugars as sources of energy, informally” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 2, 2026 as 43-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Starches and sugars as sources of energy, informally” clue?+
The answer is CARBS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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