This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ _ A
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MASALA as a word: Any of many blends of spices used in Indian cuisine, most often containing cardamom, coriander, mace together with pepper, nutmeg, fennel seeds, jeera etc; Any dish prepared with such spices.
MASALA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 15, 2026.
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