This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 12, 2026 (69 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
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ O
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SHISO as a word: Any of several varieties of the herb Perilla frutescens, related to basil and mint, used in Japanese cooking.
SHISO has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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