Taste perception first identified in 1908 Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Taste perception first identified in 1908” from the New York Times crossword of May 14, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
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NEW YORK TIMES, MAY 14, 2026
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UMAMI is the answer to “Taste perception first identified in 1908”. It means a taste characteristic of monosodium glutamate.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
A taste characteristic of monosodium glutamate.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: MIAUM.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Japanese for "pleasant savory taste"”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Taste perception first identified in 1908”?
UMAMI, 5 letters: a taste characteristic of monosodium glutamate.
When was “Taste perception first identified in 1908” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of May 14, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with U.