This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (6 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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ANISE as a word: An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which ar...; (US, often qualified as "sweet anise" or "wild anise") Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare.
ANISE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 15, 2026.
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