The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ANISE which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Star ingredient in Chinese five-spice powder? crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ANISE | 100 % | 5 |
Why may ANISE be the right solution?
Anise is a key ingredient in Chinese five-spice powder, providing its distinctive licorice-like flavor. The presence of anise in the mixture is what makes it an essential component of the spice blend.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Star ingredient in Chinese five-spice powder?
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- anise
- fennel
- clove
- chili
- flour
- talc
- cumin
- oregano
- five spice powder
- turmeric
- tang
- hap
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.
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