Asparagus is a vegetable that is known for its long, thin stalks and bright green color. It is a popular ingredient in many dishes and is also eaten raw. The crossword solutions for the term asparagus are SPEAR (5 letters), SPEARS (6 letters), FOLIC (5 letters), MANET (5 letters), and TIPS (4 letters). SPEAR and SPEARS refer to the shape of the vegetable, which resembles a SPEAR. FOLIC is a reference to the fact that asparagus is high in folate, an important nutrient. MANET is a reference to the French painter Édouard Manet, who famously painted a still life of asparagus. Finally, TIPS refers to the edible tips of the asparagus stalk.