The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CRESS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Leafy salad green crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CRESS | 75 % | 5 |
| ESCAROLE | 25 % | 8 |
Why may CRESS be the right solution?
Cress is a type of leafy salad green that is often used in salads and sandwiches. It has a slightly peppery taste and is high in vitamins and minerals. Therefore, "Leafy salad green" is a fitting clue for the answer "CRESS".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Leafy salad green
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- lettuce
- lettuce leaf
- iceberg lettuce
- romaine
- brassica
- dale
- chard
- napa
- kale
- clove
- mustard
- turnip
Crossword Answer definitions
CRESS noun- (plants) A plant of various species, chiefly cruciferous. The leaves have a moderately pungent taste, and are used as a salad and antiscorbutic.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result CRESS
- Salad plant
- Upper-class lettuce
- Reaches a peak
- Salad garnish
- Salad ingredient
- Salad green
- Leaves for garnish
- Green garnish
- Mustard family plant
- Pungent salad ingredient