Crossword clue
“Grilled cornmeal cake”
This clue appeared as 7-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
AREPALetters5
Starts withA
Ends withA
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Grilled cornmeal cake” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 7, 2026 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Grilled cornmeal cake” clue?+
The answer is AREPA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 7, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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