Crossword answer

MSG

3 letters · Used for 39 different clues · 79 appearances · Last seen Wall Street Journal, July 14, 2026

Letter pattern

MSG

Starts with M, ends with G · 3 letters

Clues that lead to MSG

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About MSG in crosswords

MSG is a 3-letter answer that has appeared 79 times in our database across 39 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Fried rice additive” in the Wall Street Journal crossword on July 14, 2026.

Every appearance of MSG (79)

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Jul 14, 2026

Fried rice additive · Wall Street Journal · 55 Across

Jul 2, 2026

Umami enhancer, briefly · LA Times · Down

Jun 18, 2026

Flavor enhancer, for short · Eugene Sheffer · 55 Down

Jun 8, 2026

Where the New York Rangers play home games: Abbr. · NYT Midi · 1 Down

Jun 7, 2026

Seasoning that imparts umami flavor, for short · New York Times · 48 Down

Jun 3, 2026

Food additive · Eugene Sheffer · 5 Across

May 11, 2026

Taste-enhancing additive: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 59 Across

May 6, 2026

Food additive · Eugene Sheffer · 27 Down

Apr 10, 2026

Taste-enhancing additive: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 59 Across

Mar 17, 2026

Flavor enhancer initials · Newsday · Across

Mar 11, 2026

N.Y.C. arena situated on top of Penn Station · NYT Midi · 1 Across

Mar 9, 2026

"M" in SMS, for short · Daily Themed · 26 Across

Feb 25, 2026

Flavor enhancer, for short · Eugene Sheffer · 11 Down

Feb 10, 2026

Flavor enhancer letters · Newsday · Across

Jan 13, 2026

Flavor enhancer used in Kung Pao Chicken: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 20 Down

Nov 26, 2025

Chinese food's flavor-booster: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 59 Across

Nov 9, 2025

Chinese flavor-enhancer letters · Daily Themed · 48 Down

Oct 24, 2025

Flavor-enhancing additive in Chinese food: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 24 Down

Oct 5, 2025

Chinese food additive that adds a certain "je ne sais quoi," say: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 53 Down

Sep 22, 2025

Major N.Y.C. concert venue · New York Times · 57 Across

Sep 8, 2025

Food seasoning, for short · New York Times · 64 Down

Sep 4, 2025

N.Y. Rangers' home · New York Times · 24 Down

Aug 29, 2025

NYC NBA venue · Newsday · Across

Aug 20, 2025

Flavoring in some fast food, for short · New York Times · 15 Down

Jul 14, 2025

Flavor enhancer often used in ramen: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 55 Across

Jun 20, 2025

Food additive · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Across

Apr 25, 2025

NBA Atlantic Division venue · Newsday · Across

Mar 5, 2025

Flavor enhancer, for short · Eugene Sheffer · 42 Down

Jan 11, 2025

Chinese flavor-enhancing food additive: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 21 Across

Oct 31, 2024

Food additive · Eugene Sheffer · 35 Down

Oct 29, 2024

Mobile text, for short · Daily Themed · 49 Across

Oct 9, 2024

The "M" in SMS, for short · Daily Themed · 48 Down

Sep 20, 2024

Flavor enhancer, for short · Eugene Sheffer · 9 Across

Sep 7, 2024

Food additive · Eugene Sheffer · 21 Across

Aug 27, 2024

Flavor enhancer used in Chinese food: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 8 Across

Aug 14, 2024

Flavor booster in Chinese cuisine: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 21 Down

Jul 27, 2024

Flavor-enhancer in Chinese cuisine: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 1 Down

Jul 6, 2024

Once-controversial Chinese food additive: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 58 Across

May 24, 2024

"M" in SMS, for short · Daily Themed · 7 Across

May 18, 2024

Chinese takeout additive: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 1 Down

Apr 30, 2024

Food additive · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Down

Mar 8, 2024

Flavor enhancer, for short · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Down

Jan 19, 2024

The "M" in SMS, for short · Daily Themed · 4 Across

Jan 2, 2024

Chinese food additive: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 32 Across

Dec 27, 2023

The "M" in SMS, for short · Daily Themed · 10 Down

Nov 22, 2023

Food additive · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Across

Nov 11, 2023

Controversial food additive: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 30 Across

Oct 15, 2023

"M" in SMS, for short · Daily Themed · 51 Down

Sep 21, 2023

Chinese flavor-enhancing food additive: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 28 Across

Aug 19, 2023

"M" in SMS, for short · Daily Themed · 45 Down

Aug 4, 2023

Flavor-enhancing additive, in Chinese food: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 34 Across

Jul 26, 2023

Food additive · Eugene Sheffer · 24 Across

Jul 4, 2023

The "M" in SMS, for short · Daily Themed · 23 Across

May 13, 2023

Taste-enhancing additive in Chinese food: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 36 Down

Apr 15, 2023

Flavor enhancer, for short · Eugene Sheffer · 31 Down

Feb 26, 2023

Flavor enhancer often used in instant ramen: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 31 Down

Jan 20, 2023

Food additive letters · Daily Themed · 30 Down

Dec 14, 2022

Food additive · Eugene Sheffer · 25 Down

Nov 10, 2022

Chinese food additive, briefly · Daily Themed · 7 Across

Oct 8, 2022

Flavor enhancer, for short · Eugene Sheffer · 38 Across

Aug 7, 2022

Chinese food additive: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 24 Down

Aug 6, 2022

Food additive · Eugene Sheffer · 42 Across

Jun 7, 2022

Chinese food flavoring: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 55 Across

Apr 11, 2022

Chinese takeout additive: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 26 Across

Feb 15, 2022

Controversial flavor enhancer: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 53 Down

Jan 12, 2022

Controversial food additive: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 58 Across

Dec 13, 2021

Flavor enhancer, for short · Eugene Sheffer · 57 Across

Dec 4, 2021

The "M" in SMS, for short · Daily Themed · 25 Across

Jul 7, 2021

Taste-enhancing additive: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 53 Across

Jun 8, 2021

"M" in SMS, for short · Daily Themed · 28 Across

Apr 30, 2021

Flavor enhancer, for short · Eugene Sheffer · 4 Across

Mar 20, 2021

Flavor enhancer, for short · Eugene Sheffer · 49 Down

Mar 5, 2021

Flavor enhancer, for short · Eugene Sheffer · 50 Down

Dec 11, 2020

Flavor enhancer, for short · Eugene Sheffer · 18 Across

Sep 14, 2020

Flavor enhancer, for short · Eugene Sheffer · 6 Down

Aug 4, 2020

Flavor enhancer, for short · Eugene Sheffer · 46 Down

Jun 13, 2020

Flavor enhancer, for short · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Down

Apr 3, 2020

Flavor enhancer, for short · Eugene Sheffer · 25 Down

Jan 3, 2020

Flavor enhancer, for short · Eugene Sheffer · 6 Down

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Every appearance of MSG (79)