Unleavened South Asian flatbread

Latest answer — July 23, 2026

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This tasty bread is often enjoyed with curry and is a staple in many South Asian meals! 🍽️

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The answer to “Unleavened South Asian flatbread” in the New York Times crossword is POORI — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on July 23, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 11-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include ROTI. 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.

“Unleavened South Asian flatbread” answer

POORI (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as ROTI

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Why the answer is POORI

This tasty bread is often enjoyed with curry and is a staple in many South Asian meals! 🍽️

What does POORI mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of POORI is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • (in Indian cooking) a small, round piece of bread made of unleavened wheat flour, deep-fried and served with meat or vegetables

Other answers for “Unleavened South Asian flatbread”

New York Times has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides POORI, it has also been ROTI. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Unleavened South Asian flatbread”?

The answer is POORI, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on July 23, 2026. Other answers for this clue include ROTI.

How many letters is the answer to “Unleavened South Asian flatbread”?

5 letters: POORI. Earlier fills for this clue have also been ROTI (4).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on July 23, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 11-Down. Earlier appearances: July 23, 2026 → ROTI.

Can “Unleavened South Asian flatbread” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides POORI, New York Times has also used ROTI for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?

The full grid for July 23, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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