Cook with blazing alcohol [Sheep]
Editorially verified for the Oct 11, 2026
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Clue explained
Flambé is a cooking technique in which a cook ignites alcohol poured into or over a dish, creating a brief burst of flame. The flame comes from burning alcohol vapors; flambéing doesn’t necessarily remove every trace of alcohol from the food. The word comes from French for “flamed,” and the dramatic flare is often part of tableside preparation.
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Sunday, October 11, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Cook with blazing alcohol [Sheep]” in the New York Times Midi crossword is FLAMBE — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 11, 2026 at 17-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.
“Cook with blazing alcohol [Sheep]” answer
FLAMBE (6 letters)
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What does FLAMBE mean?
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(adjective)
- (of food) covered with spirits and set alight briefly
- denoting or characterized by a lustrous red copper-based porcelain glaze with purple streaks
When else has “Cook with blazing alcohol [Sheep]” appeared?
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October 11, 2026 (most recent) → FLAMBE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Cook with blazing alcohol [Sheep]”?
The answer is FLAMBE, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 11, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Cook with blazing alcohol [Sheep]”?
6 letters: FLAMBE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on October 11, 2026, at 17-Across.
Can “Cook with blazing alcohol [Sheep]” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Midi 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.
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