Crossword clue

“Condiment with lots of garlic ... and vowels”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
AIOLI
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withI
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Condiment with lots of garlic ... and vowels” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 16, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with I, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Condiment with lots of garlic ... and vowels” clue?+

The answer is AIOLI (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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