Crossword clue

“Desert plant with many uses”

This clue appeared as 48-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 24, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
AGAVE
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Desert plant with many uses” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 24, 2025 as 48-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, 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 “Desert plant with many uses” clue?+

The answer is AGAVE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 24, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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