Crossword clue

“Staple in a poke bowl”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
AHITUNA
Letters7
Starts withA
Ends withA
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 25, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Staple in a poke bowl” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 25, 2025 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Staple in a poke bowl” clue?+

The answer is AHITUNA (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 25, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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