15 Across

NYT Daily ? September 10, 2025

Carne ___

Answer:

ASADA

Hint:

This grilled meat dish is a staple in Mexican cuisine, often served in tacos or burritos with chopped onions and cilantro.

Explanation:

"Carne ___" is a common Spanish phrase for grilled or roasted meat, often seen in dishes like carne asada. The blank hints at the word "asada," which directly means "roasted" or "grilled" in Spanish. This clue relies on familiarity with Latin American or Mexican cuisine, where carne asada is a staple—think marinated, charred beef. No wordplay here, just a straightforward fill-in for a well-known food term.

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