The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ANISE , but the solution may also be TARRAGON which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Aromatic herb crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ANISE | 34 % | 5 |
| FENNEL | 13 % | 6 |
| TANSY | 9 % | 5 |
| DILL | 8 % | 4 |
| SAGE | 5 % | 4 |
| BASIL | 5 % | 5 |
| CUMIN | 4 % | 5 |
| THYME | 4 % | 5 |
| NARD | 3 % | 4 |
| CLARY | 3 % | 5 |
| MINT | 3 % | 4 |
| HYSSOP | 3 % | 6 |
| SENNA | 1 % | 5 |
| CATMINT | 1 % | 7 |
| TARRAGON | 1 % | 8 |
| SAVORY | 1 % | 6 |
| CATNIP | 1 % | 6 |
| MARJORAM | 1 % | 8 |
| SPEARMINT | 1 % | 9 |
| PARSLEY | 1 % | 7 |
Why may TARRAGON be the right solution?
TARRAGON is the right answer because it is a commonly used aromatic herb in cooking. It adds a distinct flavor to dishes and is often used in French cuisine.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Aromatic herb
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- aromaticity
- herbaceous plant
- aromatica
- pot herb
- herbaceous
- herbal
- rhus aromatica
- herbs
- aromatics
- aromatherapy
- aromatically
- herb tea
Crossword Answer definitions
ANISE noun- An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.
- (often qualified as "sweet anise" or "wild anise") Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result ANISE
- Cordial flavoring
- Aromatic seed
- Liqueur flavoring
- Ouzo flavoring
- Cookie flavoring
- Italian cookie flavoring
- Aromatic oil
- Carrot cousin
- Licorice flavoring
- Absinthe flavoring
More clues leading to the result FENNEL
- Herb used in casseroles
- Aromatic seasoning
- Herb that tastes like anise
- Herb that tastes like licorice
- Type of parsley
- Seasoning symbolizing strength
- Anise-flavored veggie
- Italians call it finocchio
- Aromatic seed
- Aromatic herb
More clues leading to the result TANSY
- Plant with tubular yellow flower clusters
- Old World weed
- Yellow-headed weed
- Buttonlike bloom
- Flower in the chrysanthemum family
- Yellow-flowered herb
- Chrysanthemum kin
- Plant with yellow flower clusters
- Fragrant yellow flower
- Aromatic herb
More clues leading to the result DILL
- Pickle choice
- Complementary herb for fish
- Soup herb
- Pickle pick
- Pickle flavor
- Pickle flavoring
- Parsley family herb
- Parsley relative
- Pickling plant
- Seasoning herb
More clues leading to the result SAGE
- Mint-family member
- Wise guy?
- Cooking herb
- Guru
- Type of advice
- Very wise
- Wise guy
- Aromatic herb
- Flavorful herb
- Stuffing herb
More clues leading to the result BASIL
- "Brenda Starr" mystery man
- Pasta herb
- Pesto herb
- Spice rack item
- Pesto base
- Nigel's screen partner
- Nigel's acting partner
- Byzantine emperor
- Pesto necessity
- Pesto need
More clues leading to the result CUMIN
- Curry ingredient
- Parsley cousin
- Curry spice
- Spice in curry
- Curry powder ingredient
- Ingredient often found in chili powder
- Indian restaurant seasoning
- Spice plant
- Curry flavoring
- Chili powder ingredient
More clues leading to the result THYME
- Herb in a Paul Simon title (1966)
- Culinary herb
- Herb in a potpie
- Herb of the mint family
- Seasoning herb
- "Scarborough Fair" herb
- Bouillabaisse seasoning
- Stew seasoning
- Herb mentioned in a Simon and Garfunkel song
- Herb in a Simon and Garfunkel song
More clues leading to the result NARD
- Ointment
- Ointment-yielding plant
- Ancient ointment
- Fragrant ointment
- Aromatic ointment found in the Bible
- Aromatic ointment
- Ginseng herb
- Ointment of antiquity
- *An aromatic plant
- Aromatic plant.
More clues leading to the result CLARY
- Aromatic herb.
- Potherb in S. Europe.
- Ornamental sage plant.
- He played Corporal LeBeau
- Aromatic herb
- Perfume herb
More clues leading to the result MINT
- Make money, in a way
- Money maker
- After dinner treat
- Aromatic plant
- Coin factory
- Money-making outfit
- Where money is made
- Big moneymaker
- Condition at a baseball card show
- After-dinner candy
More clues leading to the result HYSSOP
- Potherb mint
- Aromatic mint
- Mint-family herb
- Aromatic herb of the mint family
- Medicinal herb
- Shrub with clusters of blue flowers
- Aromatic herb
- Honey-flavoring herb
- Mint family herb
- Herb in the mint family
More clues leading to the result SENNA
- Cathartic plant
- Medicinal herb
- Type of tea
- Cathartic-yielding plant
- Cassia plant
- Medicinal plant
- Drug-yielding plant
- _Cassia_ plant
- ___ pods (herbal remedies)
- Cassia family plant
More clues leading to the result CATMINT
More clues leading to the result TARRAGON
- Béarnaise sauce herb
- Béarnaise sauce ingredient
- Seasoning herb
- Seasoning symbolizing helpfulness
- Bearnaise seasoning
- Rémoulade ingredient
- Spice-shelf choice
- Spice-shelf item
- Vinegar flavoring
- Seasoning.
More clues leading to the result SAVORY
- Appetizing
- Edifying
- Pleasant-smelling
- Yummy
- Mouth-watering
- Lip-smacking
- Tasty
- Agreeable
- Food Channel adjective
- Cooking show adjective
More clues leading to the result CATNIP
- Pet-shop attraction?
- Tom's temptation
- Mouser's mint
- Tabby intoxicant
- Feline attractor
- Angora attractor
- Kitty delighter
- Persian pleasure
- Member of the mint family
- Feline favorite
More clues leading to the result MARJORAM
- Mint-family herb
- Wild ___ (another name for oregano)
- "Sweet" herb
- Mint family herb
- Herb related to oregano
- Aromatic herb
- Oregano kin
- Oregano cousin
- Mint plant
- Seasoning
More clues leading to the result SPEARMINT
- Candy flavor
- Word on a pack at the convenience store
- Gum flavoring
- Gum flavor
- Chewing-gum flavor
- Chewing gum flavor
- Spicy plant.
- Aromatic plant.
- Aromatic herb
- Arms factory?