“Fragrant compound” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••ESTER
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ESTER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fragrant compound”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 12, 2026, where it runs at 49 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 12, 2026 grid23DNative Oklahomans6 ltrs›30DSome N.S.F.W. texts5 ltrs›35DSpicy dips9 ltrs›45DFresh cut5 ltrs›46DPrickly patch5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Apr 12, 20261AWords ___ Friends4 ltrs›5ADunderheads5 ltrs›10AStarting point of Diana Nyad's 2013 swim to Florida4 ltrs›14AReduce to a pulp4 ltrs›18AActress ___ Grace Moretz5 ltrs›19A"The game's ___": Henry V5 ltrs›20AMystery writer?4 ltrs›21ASoothing succulent4 ltrs›
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