Crossword clue

“It gives ouzo its flavor”

This clue appeared as 51-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ANISE
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “It gives ouzo its flavor” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 9, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A 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 “It gives ouzo its flavor” clue?+

The answer is ANISE (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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