The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MARINATE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Step before “bake” in certain recipes crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| MARINATE | 100 % | 8 |
Why may MARINATE be the right solution?
Marinating is a common step before baking in certain recipes to enhance flavor and tenderness by soaking the food in a seasoned liquid.
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Crossword Answer definitions
MARINATE verb- To allow a sauce or flavoring mixture to absorb into something; to steep or soak something in a marinade to flavor or prepare it for cooking.
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