Tree with "quaking" leaves
Editorially verified for the Oct 12, 2026
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An aspen’s leaves seem to quake because their flattened leaf stalks let them flutter readily in even a light breeze. Aspens are poplars, and many spread by underground roots, sending up clusters of trunks that can be genetically one organism. Utah’s Pando is a celebrated example: its many aspen trunks share a root system. In autumn, aspen groves often turn brilliant yellow.
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The answer to “Tree with "quaking" leaves” in the New York Times crossword is ASPEN — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 12, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 21-Down. 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.
“Tree with "quaking" leaves” answer
ASPEN (5 letters)
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What does ASPEN mean?
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(noun)
- a poplar tree with small rounded long-stalked leaves that tremble in the breeze
When else has “Tree with "quaking" leaves” appeared?
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October 12, 2026 (most recent) → ASPEN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Tree with "quaking" leaves”?
The answer is ASPEN, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Tree with "quaking" leaves”?
5 letters: ASPEN.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on October 12, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 21-Down.
Can “Tree with "quaking" leaves” 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 October 12, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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