Crossword answer
CUMIN
5 letters · Used for 12 different clues · 35 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 24, 2026
Letter pattern
CUMIN
Clues that lead to CUMIN
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Curry ingredient5New York TimesAug 24, 2026
Common spice used in Tex-Mex cuisine5Daily ThemedJul 1, 2026
Is it said to give an inviting flavour?5Evening StandardJun 16, 2026
Curry spice5Eugene ShefferMay 6, 2026
Shortcut on a road to an unopened plant5Daily ExpressApr 12, 2026
Copper has little time for a spice5Daily ExpressMar 19, 2026
Herb type5Evening StandardOct 27, 2025
It can come in a list of ingredients5Evening StandardJun 2, 2025
Herb5Evening StandardNov 27, 2024
Spice5The IndependentAug 22, 2024
Flavouring much used in Munich, possibly5Evening StandardApr 6, 2022
Plant said never to come out5Evening StandardDec 14, 2021
About CUMIN in crosswords
CUMIN is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 35 times in our database across 12 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Curry ingredient” in the New York Times crossword on August 24, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
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GEARSCar transmission settings
NOTEDDistinguished
VISTAView
ONIONIn macaroni, once, a pungent ingredient
ABAYAModest Muslim robe
SHOESLoafers and sneakers
PLUMPFluff, like pillows
MONKSAbbey group
STOLETook without permission
OLDIEThrowback hit
AWMAN"Get serious, bro!"
TARRYHang around waiting for the feathers?
SWEATResult of a hot pursuit?
Every appearance of CUMIN (35)
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Aug 24, 2026
Curry ingredient · New York Times · 5 Across
Jul 1, 2026
Common spice used in Tex-Mex cuisine · Daily Themed · 39 Across
Jun 16, 2026
Is it said to give an inviting flavour? · Evening Standard · 21 Across
May 6, 2026
Curry spice · Eugene Sheffer · 36 Across
Apr 12, 2026
Shortcut on a road to an unopened plant · Daily Express · 26 Across
Mar 19, 2026
Copper has little time for a spice · Daily Express · 10 Across
Oct 27, 2025
Herb type · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Jun 25, 2025
Herb type · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Jun 10, 2025
Herb type · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Jun 2, 2025
It can come in a list of ingredients · Evening Standard · 37 Across
Nov 27, 2024
Herb · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Aug 22, 2024
Spice · The Independent · 16 Across
Jun 17, 2024
Herb · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Apr 17, 2024
Herb · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Dec 22, 2023
Curry spice · Eugene Sheffer · 16 Down
Nov 1, 2023
Curry spice · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Down
Oct 6, 2022
Herb · Evening Standard · 16 Across
Aug 24, 2022
Herb · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Apr 6, 2022
Flavouring much used in Munich, possibly · Evening Standard · 16 Across
Mar 7, 2022
Spice · Evening Standard · 7 Down
Feb 1, 2022
Herb · Evening Standard · 15 Down
Dec 14, 2021
Plant said never to come out · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Apr 21, 2021
Is it said to give an inviting flavour? · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Sep 15, 2020
Curry spice · Eugene Sheffer · 19 Across
Apr 21, 2020
Herb type · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Oct 28, 2019
Herb · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Sep 23, 2019
Herb · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Jun 5, 2019
Herb · Evening Standard · 21 Across
Mar 18, 2019
Herb type · Evening Standard · 27 Down
Feb 26, 2019
Herb type · Evening Standard · 19 Across
Feb 25, 2019
It can come in a list of ingredients · Evening Standard · 37 Across
Feb 14, 2019
Herb · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Aug 20, 2018
Herb · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Mar 22, 2018
Herb · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Feb 5, 2018
Herb · Evening Standard · 21 Down