Crossword clue
“Seafood-based ingredient in Eastern cuisines”
This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
FISHPASTELetters9
Starts withF
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Seafood-based ingredient in Eastern cuisines” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 17, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with F 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 “Seafood-based ingredient in Eastern cuisines” clue?+
The answer is FISHPASTE (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 17, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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