Sense of taste
Latest answer — September 05, 2026
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Clue explained
The palate is the roof of the mouth and is associated with the sense of taste, especially in expressions about a refined palate.
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The answer to “Sense of taste” in the Thomas Joseph crossword is PALATE — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 5, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 18-Across. 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.
“Sense of taste” answer
PALATE (6 letters)
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What does PALATE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of PALATE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- the roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose in vertebrates
- a person's ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavours
When else has “Sense of taste” appeared?
Thomas Joseph reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
September 5, 2026 (most recent) → PALATE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Sense of taste”?
The answer is PALATE, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 5, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Sense of taste”?
6 letters: PALATE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 5, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 18-Across.
Can “Sense of taste” have a different answer?
Yes — Thomas Joseph 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 Thomas Joseph answers?
The full grid for September 5, 2026 is on the Thomas Joseph answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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