What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Classic French sauce" from April 17, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Classic French sauce”

This clue appeared as 35-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

BEARNAISE

Letters9

Starts withB

Ends withE

Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Classic French sauce” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 17, 2025 as 35-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with B and ends with E, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Classic French sauce” clue?+

The answer is BEARNAISE (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 17, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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