Crossword clue
“Alternative to kale”
This clue appeared as 34-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CHARDLetters5
Starts withC
Ends withD
Vowels1
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The clue “Alternative to kale” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 5, 2025 as 34-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with D, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Alternative to kale” clue?+
The answer is CHARD (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 5, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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