Crossword clue

“California's most valuable crop, just barely edging out grapes”

This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

ALMONDS

Letters7

Starts withA

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Aug 1, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “California's most valuable crop, just barely edging out grapes” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 1, 2026 as 7-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “California's most valuable crop, just barely edging out grapes” clue?+

The answer is ALMONDS (7 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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