Crossword clue

“Curry ingredient”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CUMIN
Letters5
Starts withC
Ends withN
Vowels2

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The clue “Curry ingredient” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 24, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with N.

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What is the answer to the “Curry ingredient” clue?+

The answer is CUMIN (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 24, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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