June 24, 2026 Daily / 65A / 5 letters
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Citrus-based sauce in Japanese cuisine NYT Crossword Clue
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PONZU
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Why This Answer Fits
PONZU is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Citrus-based sauce in Japanese cuisine". The clue uses a language indicator, so the answer is best checked as a vocabulary or translation entry. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 65A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: PONZU in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Language clue.
- PONZU has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 65A.
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A language cue is present, so translate or recognize the key term before checking the 5-letter pattern.
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For the clue "Citrus-based sauce in Japanese cuisine", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a language clue.
- A language cue is present, so translate or recognize the key term before checking the 5-letter pattern.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 65A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 65A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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