Quick Answer - Flavor of a purple lollipop
Clue: “Flavor of a purple lollipop”
Answer: GRAPE
Length: 5 letters
Position: 1-Down
Why GRAPE Is the Right NYT Answer
- Purple candy and lollipops are conventionally associated with grape flavor in everyday usage, so the clue is a direct definition.
- The clue uses “Flavor of a purple lollipop” in a literal way, pointing straight to the taste rather than wordplay or abbreviation, which fits GRAPE perfectly.
Among 5-letter flavor words tied to the color purple, GRAPE is by far the most common and natural answer.
What GRAPE Means in Plain English
- A grape is a small, juicy fruit that grows in clusters on vines and comes in various colors, including purple.
- In candy and drink marketing, “grape” is a standard flavor label, especially for purple-colored sweets and lollipops.
So the clue simply connects the visual color (purple) with the familiar flavor name GRAPE.
Solving Tips for Similar NYT Clues
- When a clue ties a color to a flavor (“purple lollipop,” “red ice pop,” “orange soda”), think of common candy flavors that match that color.
- Count the squares first: a 5-letter answer plus “purple” and “flavor” almost always leads to GRAPE in crossword contexts.
For 1-Down, crossings like G_A_E will quickly confirm GRAPE, especially if an early across answer gives you the starting G.
Possible Variant Clues for GRAPE
Here are clue styles that might also point to GRAPE in this or other puzzles:
- “Purple soda flavor”
- “Jelly or jam fruit”
- “Fruit in many vineyards”
- “PB&J flavor, sometimes”
All of these rely on the same everyday word GRAPE, just from slightly different angles.
