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Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘Tasty!’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

The theme refers todifferent sensory experiences you might have when eating food.

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Word Hints

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Thefirst wordis a strong, unpleasant taste, often found in coffee or dark chocolate.

Thesecond wordis the tangy taste of citrus fruits or fermented foods like yogurt.

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Thethird wordis a savory taste often linked to broths, aged cheeses, or mushrooms.

Thefourth wordis similar to sour, but milder. Think of cranberries or unripe apples.

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Thefifth wordbrings the heat! Think of chili peppers, wasabi, or ginger.

Thesixth wordis a fancy way of saying “sharply flavored” or “zestful.” Think of mustard or horseradish.

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Theseventh wordis the basic taste of the ocean.

Theeighth wordis a pleasant taste of sugar, honey, or ripe fruits.