The Clue
Candied holiday serving (3 letter answer)
The Answer
YAM
Tags
Notes
The answer YAM is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.
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Definition
YAM as a noun:
1. edible tuber of any of several yams
2. (yam, yam plant) = any of a number of tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea many having edible tuberous roots
3. sweet potato with deep orange flesh that remains moist when baked
4. edible tuberous root of various yam plants of the genus Dioscorea grown in the tropics world-wide for food