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‘Herb that gives flavor to black jellybeans’ NYT Mini Crossword puzzle clue answer and hints

Need help with the Nov. 8 NYT Mini Crossword? We have the answers.

I’m partial to a jellybean now and then. My favorite flavor is juicy pear, but it’s so popular at my local candy shop that it almost always sells out. Sometimes, if I’m feeling daring, I scoop up some black jellybeans. But what herb gives black jellybeans their distinctive flavor? The NYT Mini Crossword is dying to know.

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“Herb that gives flavor to black jellybeans” Nov. 8 NYT Mini Crossword hints

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  • Hint 1: It starts with the letter “A.”
  • Hint 2: In Greek aperitif, Ouzo.
  • Hint 3: Star _____.
  • Hint 4: Similar to fennel, liquorice, and tarragon. 

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“Herb that gives flavor to black jellybeans” NYT Mini answer

The solution for the “Herb that gives flavor to black jellybeans” clue on the Nov. 8 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle is “ANISE.” Black jellybeans are licorice-flavored, and anise tastes similar to licorice—but they’re technically not related at all. One is a root and the other is a plant. 

“Herb that gives flavor to black jellybeans” clue difficulty rating

I didn’t know licorice jellybeans were flavored with anise, but it makes total sense. Since I enjoy jellybeans occasionally, this answer came to me naturally. This clue might be a different story if you’re not a fan of jellybeans or licorice. I’m giving it a three out of five on the difficulty rating scale.

All Nov. 8 NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers

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  • 1A Boringly dull — BLAH
  • 5A Take a moment to think — PAUSE
  • 7A Herb that gives flavor to black jellybeans — ANISE
  • 8A Conduced, as a campaign — WAGED
  • 9A Narrow shape of a cat’s pupil — SLIT

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Games like the NYT Mini Crossword

Fancy playing more word games after today’s NYT Mini? The LA Times and the Washington Post are great crosswords with a similar feel. Want to try something different? Strands and Spelling Bee are fantastic alternatives.


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