Sweet or sour NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Sweet or sour” crossword clue is TASTE (5 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on July 23, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 5 LETTERS
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TASTE: to sense chemicals through receptors in the mouth.
Best answers for “Sweet or sour”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TASTE | 5 | Sweet or sour |
| 2 | TASTES | 6 | Sweet and sour, e.g. similar clue |
| 3 | SHORT | 5 | ___ and sweet similar clue |
| 4 | NIFTY | 5 | "Sweet!" similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | July 23, 2026 | TASTE | 7 Down |
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Questions about the Sweet or sour Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Sweet or sour crossword clue?
TASTE is the 5-letter answer to the “Sweet or sour” crossword clue.
When was the Sweet or sour crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of July 23, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Sweet or sour crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with TASTES (“Sweet and sour, e.g.”), SHORT (“___ and sweet”), NIFTY (“"Sweet!"”).