Crossword clue
“Mideast salad, in one spelling”
This clue appeared as 35-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, October 16, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
TABOULILetters7
Starts withT
Ends withI
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Mideast salad, in one spelling” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 16, 2026 as 35-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with T 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 “Mideast salad, in one spelling” clue?+
The answer is TABOULI (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 16, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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