Savory flavor in kimchi

The answer to “Savory flavor in kimchi” in the USA Today crossword is UMAMI — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today crossword on August 10, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 42-Down. 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.

“Savory flavor in kimchi” answer

UMAMI (5 letters)

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What does UMAMI mean?

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When else has “Savory flavor in kimchi” appeared?

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August 10, 2026 (most recent) → UMAMI. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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