What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Tequila plant" from October 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Tequila plant”

This clue appeared as 51-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, October 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

AGAVE

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 23, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Tequila plant” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 23, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tequila plant” clue?+

The answer is AGAVE (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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