Crossword answer
FAVA
4 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 13 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 13, 2026
Letter pattern
FAVA
Clues that lead to FAVA
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Kind of bean used in Egyptian falafel4New York TimesAug 13, 2026
Bean variety4Eugene ShefferJul 18, 2026
___ bean4New York TimesJun 24, 2026
__ beans (Mideast staple)4NewsdayMay 24, 2026
__ bean4LA TimesMay 8, 2026
Kind of bean that pairs well with a nice Chianti, per Hannibal Lecter4New York TimesNov 5, 2025
About FAVA in crosswords
FAVA is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 13 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Kind of bean used in Egyptian falafel” in the New York Times crossword on August 13, 2026.
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Every appearance of FAVA (13)
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Aug 13, 2026
Kind of bean used in Egyptian falafel · New York Times · 43 Across
Jul 18, 2026
Bean variety · Eugene Sheffer · 40 Down
Jun 24, 2026
___ bean · New York Times · 64 Across
May 24, 2026
__ beans (Mideast staple) · Newsday · Down
May 8, 2026
__ bean · LA Times · Down
Nov 5, 2025
Kind of bean that pairs well with a nice Chianti, per Hannibal Lecter · New York Times · 54 Down
Jul 30, 2025
Bean variety · Eugene Sheffer · 16 Down
Jun 30, 2025
___ bean · New York Times · 59 Across
Apr 10, 2025
Bean variety · Eugene Sheffer · 28 Across
Jul 12, 2024
Bean variety · Eugene Sheffer · 22 Across
Dec 2, 2023
Bean variety · Eugene Sheffer · 15 Across
Sep 19, 2023
Bean variety · Eugene Sheffer · 17 Across
Jun 7, 2021
Bean variety · Eugene Sheffer · 50 Across