Crossword clue

“Kind of bean that pairs well with a nice Chianti, per Hannibal Lecter”

This clue appeared as 54-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

FAVA

Letters4

Starts withF

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Kind of bean that pairs well with a nice Chianti, per Hannibal Lecter” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 5, 2025 as 54-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with F and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Kind of bean that pairs well with a nice Chianti, per Hannibal Lecter” clue?+

The answer is FAVA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 5, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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