Cousin of tempeh and seitan Daily / 42D / 4 letters
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Popcorn ___ (fried vegan treat) NYT Crossword Clue
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TOFU
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
TOFU is the 4-letter answer for the clue "Popcorn ___ (fried vegan treat)". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 35D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: TOFU in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- TOFU has 4 letters, matching the required slot for 35D.
Hint
The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Popcorn ___ (fried vegan treat)", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 4-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 4 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 35D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 35D
Answer length 4
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
June 17, 2026 Daily / 35D / 4 letters
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