High-protein bean
Latest answer — August 30, 2026
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Clue explained
Soya is another name for the soybean, a bean notably high in protein. The spelling SOYA is especially common in British usage.
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NYT Crossword
This clue's Sunday, August 30, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “High-protein bean” in the New York Times crossword is SOYA — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 30, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 127-Across, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“High-protein bean” answer
SOYA (4 letters)
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What does SOYA mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SOYA is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- protein derived from the beans of an Asian plant, used as a replacement for animal protein in certain foods
- the widely cultivated plant of the pea family which produces soya beans
When else has “High-protein bean” appeared?
New York Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
- August 30, 2026 (most recent) → SOYA
- October 9, 2025 → SOYA
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “High-protein bean”?
The answer is SOYA, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on August 30, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “High-protein bean”?
4 letters: SOYA.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on August 30, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 127-Across. Earlier appearances: October 9, 2025 → SOYA.
Can “High-protein bean” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for August 30, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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