Tahini base crossword clue

Answer
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SESAME

SESAME — the 6-letter solution to “Tahini base”, entered at 9 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 23, 2021.

About this clue

“Tahini base” appeared as 9 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 23, 2021, and the answer is 6 letters long. We have tracked this clue 11 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on March 23, 2026.

Letters
6
Position
9 Down
Times seen
11

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Tahini base”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, December 23, 2021, the answer to “Tahini base” is SESAME — 6 letters, entered at 9 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Tahini base” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been SESAME, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 6 letters and starts with S.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.