One of the five basic tastes
Sofia Marquez
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The New York Times crossword clue “One of the five basic tastes” answer is UMAMI. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.
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About this clue
The clue “One of the five basic tastes” resolves to UMAMI, a 5-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.
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