So-called "fifth taste" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, November 7, 2018 · 2-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, November 7, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 7, 2018 · 2-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
One of the five basic tastes, the savory taste of foods such as seaweed, cured fish, aged cheeses and meats.
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