Buckwheat, for one

RASCAL

Think of a mischievous cartoon character from an old black-and-white comedy series.

"Buckwheat" isn’t referring to the grain here—it’s a nod to Buckwheat Thomas, a mischievous kid from The Little Rascals (also called Our Gang), a classic comedy series from the 1930s and '40s. The clue plays on the double meaning of "buckwheat" as both a plant and the character’s name, using it to hint at the answer "RASCAL," which describes his troublemaking personality. It’s a clever way to tie a food term to pop culture for a fun twist.