Plant used to make a Mexican beverage called "pulque" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 13-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 7, 2026 · 13-Across · 5 letters
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tropical American plants with basal rosettes of fibrous sword-shaped leaves and flowers in tall spikes; some cultivated for ornament or for fiber
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