Crossword answer
LEEKS
5 letters · Used for 9 different clues · 10 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 23, 2026
Letter pattern
LEEKS
Clues that lead to LEEKS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Long members of the onion family5New York TimesAug 23, 2026
Shallot relatives5New York TimesJul 12, 2026
Vegetables that resemble scallions5Crosswords With FriendsJun 16, 2026
Vegetables that should typically be sliced lengthwise before washing5New York TimesFeb 8, 2026
Onionlike vegetables5New York TimesAug 10, 2025
Ingredients in some potato soups5New York TimesMay 18, 2025
Vegetables5Evening StandardApr 16, 2025
Oniony vegetables5New York TimesFeb 16, 2025
Vichyssoise veggies5Eugene ShefferMay 12, 2020
About LEEKS in crosswords
LEEKS is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 10 times in our database across 9 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Long members of the onion family” in the New York Times crossword on August 23, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
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PEKOETea variety
OSAGEGreat Plains nation
OASISCamel's watering hole
APPLEGift from a teacher's pet
LANGE"Tootsie" Oscar winner Jessica
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HOSEDSwindled
ENEMYCheetah, to Wonder Woman
Every appearance of LEEKS (10)
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Aug 23, 2026
Long members of the onion family · New York Times · 131 Across
Jul 12, 2026
Shallot relatives · New York Times · 18 Across
Jun 16, 2026
Vegetables that resemble scallions · Crosswords With Friends · 35
Feb 8, 2026
Vegetables that should typically be sliced lengthwise before washing · New York Times · 8 Across
Aug 10, 2025
Onionlike vegetables · New York Times · 107 Across
May 18, 2025
Ingredients in some potato soups · New York Times · 12 Down
Apr 16, 2025
Vegetables · Evening Standard · 38 Across
Feb 16, 2025
Oniony vegetables · New York Times · 51 Across
May 12, 2020
Vichyssoise veggies · Eugene Sheffer · 5 Down
Dec 31, 2018
Vegetables · Evening Standard · 38 Across