What is the answer to "Cook slowly, as tomatoes" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Cook slowly, as tomatoes" is STEW (4 letters).

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Cook slowly, as tomatoes NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the May 5, 2026 puzzle

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STEW

4 letters · Across · last seen May 5, 2026

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