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- 3. Fragrant herb common in pesto and caprese
- 6. Laurel leaf simmered for aromatic depth
- 7. Golden rhizome that colors curries
- 10. Pungent allium used fresh or roasted
- 12. Large ground-dwelling squirrel of mountains
- 14. Blend of ground chilies and spices
- 16. Piney herb that pairs with lamb and potatoes
- 19. Bright herb used as garnish or ingredient
- 20. Black-and-white bear famed for bamboo diet
- 23. Burrowing rodent known for soil mounds
- 24. Stream-hunting mustelid with webbed feet
- 25. Allium used as a flavor base worldwide
- 27. FOX Sahara fox with oversized ears
- 28. Fiery chili powder from slender pods
- 29. Striped big cat native to Asia
- 30. Sweet allium with long white shanks
- 31. Pungent herb often used in pizza sauce
- 32. Mild allium with purplish cloves
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- 1. Ground red pepper ranging sweet to hot
- 2. Citrusy spice from the same plant as cilantro
- 4. Sentinel-standing mongoose of the Kalahari
- 5. Another name for the woodchuck
- 8. Earthy spice from dried seeds
- 9. Feathery herb used with fish and pickles
- 11. Spice mixture inspired by South Asian blends
- 13. Anise-scented herb key to béarnaise
- 15. Social burrowing rodent of North American plains
- 17. Social big cat known as the king of beasts
- 18. Savory herb often used in stuffing
- 21. Woody herb used in stews and roasts
- 22. Citrus-noted herb popular in salsas
- 26. Semi-aquatic rodent that builds lodges