Licoricelike herb
Editorially verified for the Aug 20, 2026
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ANISE is an herb whose seeds have a sweet, licorice-like flavor, making “licoricelike” a direct description of its taste and aroma.
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This clue's Thursday, August 20, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Licoricelike herb” in the LA Times crossword is ANISE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 20, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 64-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.
“Licoricelike herb” 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 “Licoricelike herb” 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.
August 20, 2026 (most recent) → ANISE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Licoricelike herb”?
The answer is ANISE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 20, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Licoricelike herb”?
5 letters: ANISE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 20, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 64-Across.
Can “Licoricelike herb” 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 August 20, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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