Crossword clue

“Chicken dish in a creamy curry sauce”

This clue appeared as 23-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
TIKKAMASALA
Letters11
Starts withT
Ends withA
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Jun 23, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Chicken dish in a creamy curry sauce” ran in the WSJ Crossword on June 23, 2026 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with T and ends with A, 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 “Chicken dish in a creamy curry sauce” clue?+

The answer is TIKKAMASALA (11 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of June 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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