South American tuber Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue South American tuber last seen in New York Times 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 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is OCA.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OCA South American tuber (3) New York Times Aug 24, 2025
43% OCAS South American tubers (4)
26% TAPIOCA Pudding's one conveniently run up with South American tuber (7) The Times Cryptic Jul 3, 2024
3% INCAS Ancient South Americans (5) Newsday Jan 15, 2026
3% LAXATIVE American city cross with South American first lady backing material to aid movement (8) (8) The Sun Two Speed Jan 15, 2026
3% SUSPICION Distrust of South American private eye, one visiting crook (9) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 12, 2026
3% SCENARIO Dramatic scheme reduced smell near a South American port (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 9, 2026
3% BRAZIL South American country (6) (6) Mirror Quick Jan 7, 2026
3% SUR South, in Spanish (3) Eugene Sheffer Jan 3, 2026
3% RUSSIA Country tune on the rise across American South (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 2, 2026

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The South American tuber referred to in this clue is "OCA." Oca is a type of tuber that is native to the Andes region. It is a popular crop in countries like Peru and Bolivia. Oca comes in various colors and is known for its sweet and slightly tangy flavor, making it a versatile ingredient in Andean cuisine.