This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026 (14 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
U _ _ _ _
First and last letters
U _ _ _ I
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UMAMI as a word: One of the five basic tastes, the savory taste of foods such as seaweed, cured fish, aged cheeses and meats.
UMAMI has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 1, 2026.
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