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Staple food for nearly half the world – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Staple food for nearly half the world” is RICE (4 letters). Most recently RICE, in the NYT Mini on October 29, 2019.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| RICE | 4 | R___ |
What RICE means
- noungrains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
- nounannual or perennial rhizomatous marsh grasses; seed used for food; straw used for paper
- verbsieve so that it becomes the consistency of rice
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2019 | NYT Mini 7A | RICE |
Other clues for RICE
- Risotto or jambalaya ingredient
- Sushi ingredient
- "___ is great when you're hungry and want 2,000 of something": Mitch Hedberg
- Side order at a Chinese restaurant
- "___ is great when you're hungry and you want 2,000 of something": Mitch Hedberg
- Arkansas leads the nation in production of this crop (49%)
- ___ Krispies (cereal)
- Staple food for more than 3.5 billion
- Most-produced crop in China
- Ingredient in bibimbap and congee
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Staple food for nearly half the world”?
RICE (4 letters). Most recently RICE, on October 29, 2019 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Staple food for nearly half the world”?
4 letters, starting with R (R___).