Crossword clue
“*Essential oil with a musky scent”
This clue appeared as 25-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
PATCHOULILetters9
Starts withP
Ends withI
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “*Essential oil with a musky scent” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 28, 2026 as 25-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with P and ends with I, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “*Essential oil with a musky scent” clue?+
The answer is PATCHOULI (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 28, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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