Curry complements

Latest answer — October 07, 2026

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Round roti flatbreads served beside a bowl of curry.

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Rotis are flatbreads often served alongside curry. A roti is usually made from flour and water, rolled thin, and cooked on a hot griddle; diners can tear off pieces to scoop up sauce or wrap around other food. The name is used across South Asia, and recipes and styles vary by region.

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This clue's Wednesday, October 07, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Curry complements” in the New York Times crossword is ROTIS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 16-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.

“Curry complements” answer

ROTIS (5 letters)

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What does ROTIS mean?

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(noun)

  • bread, especially a flat round bread cooked on a griddle

When else has “Curry complements” appeared?

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October 7, 2026 (most recent) → ROTIS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Curry complements”?

The answer is ROTIS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 7, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Curry complements”?

5 letters: ROTIS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on October 7, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 16-Across.

Can “Curry complements” have a different answer?

Yes — New York 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 NYT Crossword answers?

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