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NYT Daily • August 14, 2025

Poison source in Agatha Christie's "A Pocket Full of Rye"

Answer:

YEW

Hint:

This evergreen’s toxic berries and needles have been used for both arrows and deadly tea.

Explanation:

In Agatha Christie’s A Pocket Full of Rye, the poison used in the murder comes from the yew tree, a plant known for its toxic seeds and leaves. The clue points directly to this real-life danger, as yew has long been associated with poisonings in history and literature. The answer is simply "YEW," referencing the tree that provides the deadly substance in the story.

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