Ginger relative (8)

Latest answer — September 08, 2026

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Clue explained

TURMERIC is a plant in the ginger family and a spice made from its rhizomes. “Relative” refers to this botanical relationship, not to a family member.

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Fresh turmeric rhizomes beside a pile of yellow turmeric powder

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This clue's Tuesday, September 08, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Ginger relative (8) in the The Guardian Quick crossword is TURMERIC — a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 8, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 13-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

Ginger relative (8)” answer

TURMERIC (8 letters)

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What does TURMERIC mean?

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(noun)

  • a bright yellow aromatic powder obtained from the rhizome of a plant of the ginger family, used for flavouring and colouring in Asian cooking and formerly as a fabric dye
  • the Asian plant from which turmeric is obtained

When else has “Ginger relative (8)” appeared?

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September 8, 2026 (most recent) TURMERIC. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Ginger relative (8)”?

The answer is TURMERIC, a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 8, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Ginger relative (8)”?

8 letters: TURMERIC.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Guardian Quick crossword on September 8, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 13-Down.

Can “Ginger relative (8)” have a different answer?

Yes — The Guardian Quick sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Guardian Quick answers?

The full grid for September 8, 2026 is on the Guardian Quick answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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