Crossword clue

“Dish purportedly invented in Los Angeles's Little Tokyo neighborhood”

This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance
CALIFORNIAROLL
Letters14
Starts withC
Ends withL
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 18, 202614 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Dish purportedly invented in Los Angeles's Little Tokyo neighborhood” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 18, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with C and ends with L, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Dish purportedly invented in Los Angeles's Little Tokyo neighborhood” clue?+

The answer is CALIFORNIAROLL (14 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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