Crossword clue
“Prominent ingredient in a Taiwanese chicken soup”
This clue appeared as 19-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
SESAMEOILLetters9
Starts withS
Ends withL
Vowels5
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Prominent ingredient in a Taiwanese chicken soup” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 30, 2026 as 19-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with S and ends with L, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Prominent ingredient in a Taiwanese chicken soup” clue?+
The answer is SESAMEOIL (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 30, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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