Crossword clue
“Taste perception first identified in 1908”
This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
UMAMILetters5
Starts withU
Ends withI
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Taste perception first identified in 1908” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 14, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with U and ends with I, 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 “Taste perception first identified in 1908” clue?+
The answer is UMAMI (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 14, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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