Candied tuber Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Candied tuber" in today's crossword puzzle leads us to the answer "YAM."

Here's why this clue has this answer:

1. The word "candied" suggests that the tuber in question has been sweetened or coated with sugar. This narrows down the possibilities to vegetables that can be cooked in a sweet manner.
2. A tuber is an underground stem or root of a plant. In the context of this crossword clue, we're looking for a specific tuber that fits the description of being candied.
3. Among the various tubers, the yam is commonly used in cooking and can be candied. Yams are starchy root vegetables with a sweet flavor and a firm texture.

By combining the clues "candied" and "tuber," the most fitting answer is "YAM." It satisfies the requirement of being a tuber that can be candied, making it the correct solution for this crossword clue.

Definition of "YAM"

the edible starchy tuber of a climbing plant that is widely grown in tropical and subtropical countries.

Example :

a cat slips up the driveway, yamming and trying to talk

 The Crossword clue "Candied tuber" published 27 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Lovatts American	26 November 2022	YAM
Daily Themed	9 March 2022	YAM
Wall Street Journal	3 April 2021	YAM
Newsday.com	15 January 2020	YAM
USA Today	1 November 2019	YAM
Universal	15 August 2019	YAM
Family Time Crossword	5 August 2019	YAM