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noun • edible tuber of any of several yams • any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots • sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked • edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food | ||||
| 34% | 6 | A west African state engulfs a west African state | ||
noun • a landlocked republic in southern central Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 | ||||
| 30% | 4 | West African staple crop | ||
noun • edible tuber of any of several yams • any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots • sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked • edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food | ||||
West African Crop
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YAM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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Updated: November 8, 2025
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