July 18, 2026 Daily / 57A / 5 letters
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What might add a bit of flavor to a salsa? NYT Crossword Clue
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BONGO
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Why This Answer Fits
BONGO is the 5-letter answer for the clue "What might add a bit of flavor to a salsa?". The question mark makes this a wordplay-style clue, so the answer is supported by an indirect reading of the wording. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 57A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: BONGO in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Wordplay.
- BONGO has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 57A.
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The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "What might add a bit of flavor to a salsa?", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a wordplay.
- The question mark is a signal to read the clue indirectly. Try a playful answer that fits the 5-letter slot rather than only a plain synonym.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 57A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 57A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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