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
42% 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% YAM Starchy tuber (3)
3% ANDES South American mountains (5) Newsday Aug 11, 2026
3% POLE South -- (4) Eugene Sheffer Aug 11, 2026
3% SUSPEND Hold up South American writer before introduction to DC (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Aug 8, 2026
3% AGOUTI South American rodent (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 7, 2026
3% BULB Tuber (4) Puzzler Backwords Aug 2, 2026
3% ASADO South American barbecue (5) Wall Street Journal Aug 1, 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.