19-Across flavor
Latest answer — October 11, 2026
72 Across
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Clue explained
The cross-reference points to 19-Across, FENNEL: fennel seeds have a sweet, licorice-like anise flavor, which is why they’re often used to season Italian sausage. Anise is also the name of a separate spice, but here the clue asks for the flavor associated with fennel.
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LA Times Crossword
This clue's Sunday, October 11, 2026 appearance
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- 56Drain
- 100Concerning
- 102Had a snack
- 103Web designer
- 117Set right?
- 121Real __
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The answer to “19-Across flavor” in the LA Times crossword is ANISE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 72-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.
“19-Across flavor” answer
ANISE (5 letters)
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What does ANISE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ANISE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a Mediterranean plant of the parsley family, cultivated for its aromatic seeds which are used in cooking and herbal medicine
- an Asian or American tree or shrub that bears fruit with an odour similar to that of aniseed
When else has “19-Across flavor” appeared?
LA Times 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.
October 11, 2026 (most recent) → ANISE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “19-Across flavor”?
The answer is ANISE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “19-Across flavor”?
5 letters: ANISE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 72-Across.
Can “19-Across flavor” have a different answer?
Yes — LA Times 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 LA Times answers?
The full grid for October 11, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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