Crossword clue

“Garam ___ (South Asian spice blend)”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
MASALA
Letters6
Starts withM
Ends withA
Vowels3

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The clue “Garam ___ (South Asian spice blend)” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 3, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with M 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 “Garam ___ (South Asian spice blend)” clue?+

The answer is MASALA (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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