What is the answer to "Type of route ... or a word after root" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Type of route ... or a word after root" is CANAL (5 letters).

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Type of route ... or a word after root NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the April 17, 2026 puzzle

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CANAL

5 letters · Down · last seen April 17, 2026

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