“Common accompaniment for butter chicken” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BASMATIRICE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Common accompaniment for butter chicken”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 1, 2026, where it runs at 19 Down and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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