Crossword clue

“Tropical evergreen that's the source of chocolate”

This clue appeared as 12-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

CACAOTREE

Letters9

Starts withC

Ends withE

Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Oct 31, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Tropical evergreen that's the source of chocolate” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on October 31, 2026 as 12-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with C and ends with E, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for October 31, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tropical evergreen that's the source of chocolate” clue?+

The answer is CACAOTREE (9 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of October 31, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

How do I find other Midi answers?+

Open the full list of answers for October 31, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Midi Crossword hub.