This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (52 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
T _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ _ _ S
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TASTES as a word: One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation; The sense that consists in the perception and interpretation of this sensation.
TASTES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 25, 2025.
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