Crossword clue
“Savory flavor”
This clue appeared as 16-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
UMAMILetters5
Starts withU
Ends withI
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Savory flavor” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 14, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with U and ends with I, 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 “Savory flavor” clue?+
The answer is UMAMI (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 14, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.
How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+
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