“Japanese for "pleasant savory taste"”
This clue appeared as 48-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
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The clue “Japanese for "pleasant savory taste"” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 30, 2026 as 48-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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What is the answer to the “Japanese for "pleasant savory taste"” clue?+
The answer is UMAMI (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 30, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
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