This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (65 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ U
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PONZU as a word: A sour citrus-based sauce usually made from the juice of the 橙 (daidai), an Asian variety of bitter orange, mixed with soy sauce.
PONZU has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 24, 2026.
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