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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 38% | 9 | Substance used to make a sauce or gravy thicker | |
| 3 | 29% | 11 | *Marinara sauce thickener | |
Sauce Thickener Crossword Clue
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ROUX which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ROUX
Updated: March 5, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ROUX" which means:
- noun
- • A mixture of fat and flour heated and used as a basis for sauces
An example sentence would be:
- • "To make a delicious gumbo, start by making a roux with butter and flour."
- • "The chef prepared a dark roux for the cajun dish."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick06 Mar 2024 | Down 5 | |
| Telegraph Cross Atlantic29 Jan 2024 | Across 54 | |
| New York Times01 Jan 2016 | Down 8 | |
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1 | *Marinara sauce thickener
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4 | Sauce thickener made from flour and fat | |
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6 | Thickener in canned pet food | |
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Eugene Sheffer -
31 Jan 2020 | Eugene Sheffer / 31 Jan 2020 |
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