Crossword clue
“Herb related to parsley”
This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ANISELetters5
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Herb related to parsley” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 15, 2026 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Herb related to parsley” clue?+
The answer is ANISE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 15, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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