This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026 (19 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ U
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PONZU as a word: A sour citrus-based sauce usually made from the juice of the 橙 (daidai), an Asian variety of bitter orange, mixed with soy sauce.
PONZU has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 24, 2026.
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