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NYT Daily ? September 12, 2025

Chicken korma, e.g.

Answer:

CURRY

Hint:

This fragrant dish often features a blend of spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander, commonly paired with rice or naan.

Explanation:

"Chicken korma, e.g." hints at a dish that fits under a broader category of spiced, saucy meals. Curry is the general term for these dishes, often featuring meat or vegetables in a flavorful gravy, and korma is just one type. The clue uses "e.g." to signal that the answer is the category name, not the specific example. Think of it like saying "Golden Retriever, e.g." to clue "dog."

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'Perhaps,' 'maybe,' or 'e.g.' usually signal an example, not the category name. You're looking for one member of a broader set.

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