Crossword answer
OLESTRA
7 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen New York Times, February 1, 2026
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OLESTRA
Clues that lead to OLESTRA
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OLESTRA is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Food additive named one of Time's 50 Worst Inventions” in the New York Times crossword on February 1, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
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Every appearance of OLESTRA (2)
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Feb 1, 2026
Food additive named one of Time's 50 Worst Inventions · New York Times · 20 Across
Jun 8, 2025
Fat substitute · New York Times · 120 Across