This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 7, 2026 (48 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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M _ _
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MSG as a word: (by extension) Any chemically free glutamate; Initialism of monosodium glutamate. [(chemistry) The mono sodium salt of the amino acid, glutamic acid; present in soy sauce; used as a condiment in Chinese ....
MSG 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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