Crossword clue

“Sparkling water additive”

This clue appeared as 49-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 10, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ESSENCE
Letters7
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3

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NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Sparkling water additive” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 10, 2025 as 49-Across. Its answer is a 7-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 “Sparkling water additive” clue?+

The answer is ESSENCE (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 10, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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