“Yellow 5 and Red 40, for two” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FOODADDITIVES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Yellow 5 and Red 40, for two”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 13, 2025, where it runs at 12 Across and fills 13 squares. It crosses 13 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 13, 2025 grid1DHarbor bobber4 ltrs›2DWiz end?3 ltrs›3DAlternative to a snake5 ltrs›4DFancy hotel amenities6 ltrs›5DOrangutan, by another name6 ltrs›6DInclude later, as video footage6 ltrs›7DHeed5 ltrs›8DPart of TNT3 ltrs›9DOrder at a restaurant4 ltrs›10DCreator of some bubbles14 ltrs›11D"Remember …"14 ltrs›12DAudrey Hepburn and Princess Diana, for two12 ltrs›13DSome of them may be forgiven12 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 13, 20251APossible turnoff on a first date9 ltrs›10ASpicy shellfish dish11 ltrs›14ACity SE of Chicago4 ltrs›15A"Cool beans!"5 ltrs›16AGrub4 ltrs›18A"Knowing" without really knowing, for short3 ltrs›19AShade of the gay pride triangle7 ltrs›21ACry in many a horror film3 ltrs›
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