“Herb paired with brown butter in sauces” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SAGE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Herb paired with brown butter in sauces”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 10, 2025, where it runs at 120 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.