What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "The so-called "fifth taste"" from July 15, 2026?

Crossword clue

“The so-called "fifth taste"”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

UMAMI

Letters5

Starts withU

Ends withI

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jul 15, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “The so-called "fifth taste"” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 15, 2026 as 2-Down. 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 “The so-called "fifth taste"” clue?+

The answer is UMAMI (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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