“Japanese noodle” crossword clue
Answer
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••••SOBA
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SOBA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Japanese noodle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 8, 2025, where it runs at 6 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. This exact clue has run 5 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 8, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jan 8, 2025 grid6DSoup recipe instruction4 ltrs›7DSurgeon, informally5 ltrs›8DShire resident5 ltrs›9DHéloise's lover7 ltrs›
Every appearance
5 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Apr 7, 2026NYT Crossword41 Across••••UDONDec 28, 2025NYT Crossword86 Across••••SOBAAug 31, 2025NYT Crossword108 Down••••UDONJan 22, 2025NYT Crossword22 Down••••UDONJan 8, 2025NYT Crossword6 Across••••SOBAOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••SOBA4 ltrs
••••UDON4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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