Crossword answer
TURMERIC
8 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 7 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, September 8, 2026
Letter pattern
TURMERIC
Clues that lead to TURMERIC
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Ginger relative (8)8The GuardianSep 8, 2026
Rooted in Ayurvedic traditions, this golden spice from South Asia now brightens curries, lattes, and rice dishes across the globe8Daily ThemedSep 4, 2026
The powdered stem of the tropical plant Curcuma longa, used as a condiment and as a yellow dye8The IndependentOct 25, 2025
The powdered stem of the tropical plant Curcuma longa8The IndependentMay 31, 2025
Curry ingredient8Evening StandardDec 6, 2024
Curry powder spice8Eugene ShefferJun 28, 2022
About TURMERIC in crosswords
TURMERIC is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 7 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Ginger relative (8)” in the The Guardian crossword on September 8, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
ASTERISKStar put in jeopardy beneath a wobbly set
TRANSFERHandover
SOBSTORYTearful tale
HYPNOTICMesmerising
FENGSHUIChinese home-decor philosophy
RELEVANTOn point
PRETASTEEarly sample
RECKLESSLike crazy driving - though without a crash, we're told
TWENTIESBlooming years passed wearing shackles
ADRIATICNorthernmost arm of the Mediterranean
ACADEMIADark ___ (aesthetic associated with old libraries and tweed)
VIRGINALAncient poet stuck with an unusually old keyboard
FRONTIERBorder
ADMIRALSShip brass
Every appearance of TURMERIC (7)
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Sep 8, 2026
Ginger relative (8) · The Guardian · 13 Down
Oct 25, 2025
The powdered stem of the tropical plant Curcuma longa, used as a condiment and as a yellow dye · The Independent · 7 Down
May 31, 2025
The powdered stem of the tropical plant Curcuma longa · The Independent · 17 Across
Dec 6, 2024
Curry ingredient · Evening Standard · 9 Across
Jun 28, 2022
Curry powder spice · Eugene Sheffer · 43 Across
Sep 10, 2021
Curry powder spice · Eugene Sheffer · 42 Across