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NYT Daily ? September 27, 2025
Paratha flour
Answer:
ATTA
Hint:
This whole wheat staple is ground from durum and commonly used to make flatbreads in South Asian cuisine.
Explanation:
"Paratha flour" points to "atta," the Hindi word for whole wheat flour commonly used to make paratha, a popular Indian flatbread. The clue relies on cultural knowledge—while "flour" might suggest generic terms like "wheat" or "maida," "paratha" specifically hints at the traditional flour used in its preparation. It’s a straightforward reference without wordplay, just a direct link between the dish and its key ingredient.
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