Japanese word used to describe the so-called fifth taste (5) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Japanese word used to describe the so-called fifth taste (5) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is UMAMI.

Love the NYT Mini? Try our Mini.

Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Japanese word used to describe the so-called fifth taste (5):

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% UMAMI Japanese word used to describe the so-called fifth taste (5) (5)
6% ADJECTIVE Describing word (9) (9) Mirror Classic Oct 1, 2025
6% FOLKS So-called "rents" (5) The Washington Post Mini Sep 30, 2025
6% SUPPOSED So-called (8) (8) The Guardian Quick Sep 27, 2025
5% FEDERAL Wild about editor describing US governance? (7) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 10, 2025
5% CENT Fifth of a nickel (4) Newsday Oct 7, 2025
5% PAVEMENT What in the US is called a sidewalk (8) (8) The Guardian Quick Oct 7, 2025
5% LICK Taste of a lollipop (4) Commuter Oct 6, 2025
5% COOL *Stylish and popular, and a word you could use to describe James Bond (4)
5% CROOK *Word for a criminal, that you could use to describe the villains that James Bond cracks down on (5)
Japanese word used to describe the so-called fifth taste (5) Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Japanese word used to describe the so-called fifth taste (5). The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is UMAMI.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Japanese word used to describe the so-called fifth taste (5).