Memorize these and you could recognize 72.0% of all Herbs & Spices clues.
| # | Answer | Appearances | Sample Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | paprika | 14 | Orangish-red powder made from sweet red peppers |
| 2 | nutmeg | 14 | The dried seed of an evergreen that's grated over eggnog |
| 3 | cinnamon | 13 | Barbara Bain's "bark" may have been worse than her bite as this spicy character on "Mission: Impossible" |
| 4 | ginger | 12 | Precedes "ale", "bread", &, when he was being polite, Fred |
| 5 | saffron | 10 | When Nero made his entry into Rome, the streets were sprinkled with this expensive yellow spice |
| 6 | cloves | 10 | These dried flower buds are a must with baked ham |
| 7 | Rosemary | 9 | Because it thrives near salt water, the Romans called it "rosmarinus", dew of the sea |
| 8 | oregano | 9 | WWII GIs brought back to the U.S. word of this "pizza herb", sometimes called wild marjoram or organy |
| 9 | sage | 9 | One known for wisdom |
| 10 | tarragon | 8 | In French, this herb is "estragon" |
| 11 | mace | 8 | The oried covering of the nutmeg, it's not used in the mixture sprayed in an attacker's face |
| 12 | dill | 8 | "Anethum graveolens", it's a pickle flavorer |
| 13 | basil | 8 | Plant of the mint family, or a member of the Rathbone family |
| 14 | allspice | 8 | Jamaican pepper is also known by this totally encompassing name |
| 15 | turmeric | 6 | Golden-colored spice, sometimes called Indian saffron, it's one essential ingredient of curry powder |
| 16 | poppy seeds | 6 | It takes about 900,000 of these grayish-blue seeds found on Kaiser rolls to make a pound |
| 17 | curry | 6 | The "Today" Show got a little spicier when she became its news anchor in 1997 |
| 18 | anise | 6 | Two-word name for the spice seen here; native to China, it has a flavor similar to fennel |
| 19 | mustard | 5 | Hot dog spread named from the Latin word for "new wine", the liquid used to make it a paste |
| 20 | chives | 5 | This onion relative & baked potato topper is a classic ingredient of fines herbes |
| 21 | Tea | 5 | Peter Rabbit's mother made him this herbal tea after his adventures in Mr. McGregor's garden |
| 22 | garlic | 5 | This type of garlic grown mainly in California has huge cloves, averaging 1 ounce |
| 23 | a bay leaf | 5 | This aromatic herb is the leaf of a laurel tree |
| 24 | vanilla | 4 | The orchid seed pod from which this spice is extracted is about 8 inches long |
| 25 | peppermint | 4 | An oil distilled from this herb is a source of menthol |
| 26 | parsley | 4 | Romans believed a garland of this garnish worn on the head would prevent drunkenness |
| 27 | licorice | 4 | Fennel & anise resemble the flavor of this black candy |
| 28 | horseradish | 4 | Grated or made into a sauce, this bitter herb is the perfect compliment to prime rib |
| 29 | cumin | 4 | This major ingredient in curry powder also starts with "cu" |
| 30 | cilantro | 4 | Also called Chinese parsley, it's a welcome addition to rice or salsa when chopped |
| 31 | Cayenne | 4 | From S. American word “kyinha”, this type of pepper makes your mouth hot & beans “chili” |
| 32 | pepper | 3 | Larousse calls it the most widespread spice in the world, which is nothing to sneeze at |
| 33 | ginseng | 3 | The Chinese believe this herb whose name means "man-root" is a cure for various illnesses |
| 34 | catnip | 3 | Felines aren't the only ones who fancy this herb; some use it in salads or to make tea |
| 35 | caraway | 3 | A classic addition to rye bread, these seeds are also used to flavor schnapps & aquavit |
| 36 | mint | 3 | Menthol, an ingredient in many medicines for colds & coughs, comes from this herb |
| 37 | laurel | 3 | The bay leaf comes from this type of evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean |
| 38 | thyme | 2 | Herb whose name comes from the Greek for sacrifice, thymon, from its use in incense |
| 39 | spearmint | 2 | Mentha piperita is peppermint; this is Mentha spicata |
| 40 | savory | 2 | This herb comes in summer and winter varieties, and its name also means appetizing |
| 41 | Herb Alpert | 2 | "Spanish Flea", the theme song of "The Dating Game", was a hit for this bandleader |
| 42 | Ginger Spice | 2 | She rocked the spice world when she left the Spice Girls in May 1998 |
| 43 | clove | 2 | Used to flavor vermouth, this pickling spice is the dried unopened flower bud of a tree |
| 44 | Celery | 2 | From the Greek "selinon", it's small seeds are ground & mixed with salt for a seasoning |
| 45 | rosemary & thyme | 2 | English for Petroselinum crispum, Salvia & Rosmarinus officinalis & Thymus vulgaris |