“Licorice-flavored spice” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ANISESEED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Licorice-flavored spice”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 16, 2025, where it runs at 32 Down and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 16, 2025 grid31A*Motion of receding waves8 ltrs›37ASpanish article3 ltrs›43AJapanese soup flavoring4 ltrs›47ADrinking aids6 ltrs›52A*Product of meat scraps that, despite its name, is dairy-free10 ltrs›58ADonkey3 ltrs›61AShade akin to cream5 ltrs›66AStrung along5 ltrs›69AHighly skilled5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 16, 20251ARelatives, informally3 ltrs›4ACarved bit of jewelry5 ltrs›9AFigure out5 ltrs›14APub pintful3 ltrs›15A___ Dictionary (crowdsourced online reference)5 ltrs›16AFrog's sound5 ltrs›17A*High-status American Express offering9 ltrs›19ACause of food poisoning, for short5 ltrs›
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