Crossword clue

“Flavor profile for many a Chinese dish”

This clue appeared as 7-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
SWEETANDSOUR
Letters12
Starts withS
Ends withR
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 21, 202612 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Flavor profile for many a Chinese dish” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 21, 2026 as 7-Down. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with S and ends with R, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Flavor profile for many a Chinese dish” clue?+

The answer is SWEETANDSOUR (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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