Root used to be a bit short Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Root used to be a bit short last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is WASABI.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WASABI Root used to be a bit short (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 30, 2025
3% ETA Bit of travel info, for short (3) New York Times Jun 28, 2026
3% CHEER Root (for) (5) Universal Jun 27, 2026
3% RADISH Red root vegetable (6) Universal Jun 26, 2026
3% TORSO Gnarled roots and trunk (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Jun 25, 2026
3% YAM Root for a fall (3) Newsday Jun 20, 2026
3% MADGE "Roots" actress Sinclair (5) LA Times Daily Jun 20, 2026
3% THREE Square root of nine (5) Commuter Jun 17, 2026
3% CASSAVA Starchy root veggie (7) Commuter Jun 16, 2026
3% POINTER Protein shakes giving bit of useful info (7) The Telegraph Toughie Jun 10, 2026

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