The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word HALVAH which also is the latest solution we found used in Chronicle of Higher Education in 2014.
Tahini-based Middle Eastern confection crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| HALVAH | 100 % | 6 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Tahini-based Middle Eastern confection
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- hummus
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Crossword Answer definitions
HALVAH noun- A confection usually made from crushed sesame seeds and honey. It is a traditional dessert in South Asia, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
 
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