Kind of burger that lacks meat
Published by Naitik Mehta · April 1, 2026
Stuck on the clue Kind of burger that lacks meat from the New York Times Daily for April 1, 2026? We have the correct 6-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
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Kind of burger that lacks meat (6)
Answer
The answer to Kind of burger that lacks meat is Veggie (6 letters).
Why does Veggie fit this clue?
This clue uses a descriptive phrase to define VEGGIE, short for vegetable or vegetarian. A veggie burger is a patty made from plant-based ingredients like beans, grains, or processed vegetables, designed to substitute for traditional meat patties. The phrase 'lacks meat' directly points to the vegetarian nature of the burger, making VEGGIE the logical answer since it describes the meatless, plant-based alternative that defines this type of burger.
What does Kind of burger that lacks meat mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
burger
noun
•a sandwich consisting of a patty served in a bun, typically made of meat but can be made from other ingredients
lacks
verb
•to be without or deficient in something
meat
noun
•animal flesh used as food
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The clue Kind of burger that lacks meat has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.
NYT Daily — Apr 1, 2026
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What does Veggie mean?
noun
•A vegetable.
•A vegetarian.
adjective
•Vegetarian; suitable for vegetarians
•Vegetable-like.
Origin of the word Veggie
•origin: English slang abbreviation of 'vegetable'
•period: 1955
The word 'veggie' first appeared in print in 1955 as a casual shortening of 'vegetable' and quickly became popular in informal speech, particularly in British English.
How to use Veggie in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Veggie.
•“I ordered a veggie burger instead of beef because I'm trying to eat less meat.”
•“The kids refuse to eat their veggies at dinner time.”
•“We're having a veggie stir-fry tonight with broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers.”
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- What is the answer to Kind of burger that lacks meat?
- The answer is Veggie (6 letters).
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- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Kind of burger that lacks meat have?
- The answer has 6 letters: Veggie.
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- This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026.
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