“Welcoming feature of a bakery” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AROMA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Welcoming feature of a bakery”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 6, 2025, where it runs at 7 Down 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.