What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Ingredient in meringue cookies" from August 9, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Ingredient in meringue cookies”

This clue appeared as 10-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

EGGWHITE

Letters8

Starts withE

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Ingredient in meringue cookies” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 9, 2025 as 10-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Ingredient in meringue cookies” clue?+

The answer is EGGWHITE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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