The answer to the crossword clue "Japanese soy sauce" is most likely SHOYU, a 5-letter word. This clue last appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on September 28, 2025, and we found 96 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in SHOYU sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
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96 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SHOYU
Japanese soy sauce
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
99%
SHOYU
Japanese soy sauce
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
10%
TERIYAKI
Dish marinated in soy sauce and mirin
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
10%
TERIYAKI
Dish marinated in soy sauce and mirin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
10%
TAMARI
Soy sauce variety
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 9, 2025
10%
TAMARI
Soy sauce variety
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2025
5%
RAO
Big name in pasta sauce
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
5%
RAO
Big name in pasta sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
5%
AIOLI
Provençal sauce
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
5%
AIOLI
Provençal sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
5%
RAGU
Robusto! sauce brand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
5%
RAGU
Robusto! sauce brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
5%
ADOBO
Vinegary sauce
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
5%
ADOBO
Vinegary sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
5%
ROUX
Common sauce base
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
5%
ROUX
Common sauce base
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
5%
NAM
__ phrik: Thai chili sauce
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
NAM
__ phrik: Thai chili sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
PESTO
Green pasta sauce
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
PESTO
Green pasta sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
TARTAR
__ sauce
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
5%
TARTAR
__ sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
5%
IAM
"Yo soy," in English
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
IAM
"Yo soy," in English
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
5%
STIR
Keep a sauce from congealing, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
5%
STIR
Keep a sauce from congealing, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
STAINED
Like a white shirt ruined by tomato sauce
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
5%
STAINED
Like a white shirt ruined by tomato sauce
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
5%
SOY
___ sauce
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
5%
SOY
___ sauce
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
5%
MOLENEGRO
Traditional black Oaxacan sauce
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
5%
MOLENEGRO
Traditional black Oaxacan sauce
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
5%
FRA
__ diavolo sauce
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
5%
FRA
__ diavolo sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
5%
SRIRACHA
Hot sauce served with pho
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
5%
SRIRACHA
Hot sauce served with pho
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
5%
ATOMIC
Warning on some sauce
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
5%
ATOMIC
Warning on some sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
5%
SATAY
Skewered dish with peanut sauce
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
5%
SATAY
Skewered dish with peanut sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
5%
MOLE
Mexican sauce
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
5%
MOLE
Mexican sauce
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
5%
LEA
__ & Perrins steak sauce
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
5%
LEA
__ & Perrins steak sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
5%
PENNE
Pasta paired with vodka sauce
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
5%
PENNE
Pasta paired with vodka sauce
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
5%
TANGY
Like some tartar sauce
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
5%
TANGY
Like some tartar sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
5%
DEMI
__-glace: rich sauce
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
5%
DEMI
__-glace: rich sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
5%
ESAU
Biblical name hidden in "chocolate sauce"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
5%
ESAU
Biblical name hidden in "chocolate sauce"
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
5%
STAIN
Tomato sauce may leave one on a shirt
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
5%
STAIN
Tomato sauce may leave one on a shirt
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
5%
UMAMI
Fish sauce quality
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
5%
UMAMI
Fish sauce quality
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
5%
ANGELHAIR
Delicate pasta often served with a light sauce
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2025
5%
ANGELHAIR
Delicate pasta often served with a light sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2025
5%
PREGO
Pasta sauce brand
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 25, 2025
5%
PREGO
Pasta sauce brand
Universal Crossword · May 25, 2025
5%
GARLIC
Pasta sauce staple
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2025
5%
GARLIC
Pasta sauce staple
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2025
5%
CARAMEL
Sweet sundae sauce
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2025
5%
CARAMEL
Sweet sundae sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2025
5%
OREGANO
Common pizza sauce herb
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2025
5%
OREGANO
Common pizza sauce herb
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2025
5%
COLA
Ingredient in some barbecue sauce
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2025
5%
COLA
Ingredient in some barbecue sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2025
5%
DAB
The Last ___ Xperience ("Hot Ones" sauce)
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2025
5%
DAB
The Last ___ Xperience ("Hot Ones" sauce)
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2025
5%
ALFREDO
Fettuccine sauce
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2025
5%
ALFREDO
Fettuccine sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
5%
AONE
Steak sauce brand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2025
5%
AONE
Steak sauce brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2025
5%
PERIPERI
*Portuguese hot pepper sauce
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2025
5%
PERIPERI
*Portuguese hot pepper sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2025
5%
BAO
Steamed bun dipped in hoisin sauce
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
5%
BAO
Steamed bun dipped in hoisin sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
5%
TABASCO
Hot sauce brand
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
5%
TABASCO
Hot sauce brand
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
5%
GYRO
Greek wrap served with tzatziki sauce
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2025
5%
GYRO
Greek wrap served with tzatziki sauce
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2025
5%
RAOS
Tomato sauce brand named for a New York restaurant
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2025
5%
RAOS
Tomato sauce brand named for a New York restaurant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2025
5%
BOLOGNESE
Pasta sauce choice
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 29, 2025
5%
BOLOGNESE
Pasta sauce choice
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 29, 2025
5%
SPICY
Like Taco Bell's Diablo sauce
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2025
5%
SPICY
Like Taco Bell's Diablo sauce
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2025
5%
CREAMEDCORN
Kernels in a rich sauce
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2025
5%
CREAMEDCORN
Kernels in a rich sauce
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2025
5%
PREGOBOOSTER
Avid fan of Chunky Garden pasta sauce?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
5%
PREGOBOOSTER
Avid fan of Chunky Garden pasta sauce?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
5%
ANCHO
Mole sauce chile
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2024
5%
ANCHO
Mole sauce chile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2024
5%
TSPS
Fish sauce amts.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2024
5%
TSPS
Fish sauce amts.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2024
5%
TAHINI
Sesame sauce
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
5%
TAHINI
Sesame sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
5%
GOO
Caramel sauce, e.g.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2024
5%
GOO
Caramel sauce, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2024
5%
CREAM
Alfredo sauce ingredient
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2024
5%
CREAM
Alfredo sauce ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2024
5%
HOISIN
Stir-fry sauce
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 21, 2024
5%
HOISIN
Stir-fry sauce
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
5%
DIAVOLO
Fra __: spicy Italian sauce
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2024
5%
DIAVOLO
Fra __: spicy Italian sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
5%
ORTEGA
Taco sauce brand
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2024
5%
ORTEGA
Taco sauce brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2024
5%
CILANTROPESTO
Coriander-based sauce
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2024
5%
CILANTROPESTO
Coriander-based sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2024
5%
DILL
Herb in tzatziki sauce
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 5, 2024
5%
DILL
Herb in tzatziki sauce
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2024
5%
TOMATOBASE
What marinara and puttanesca sauce have in common (... first 3 letters + last 1)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 6, 2024
5%
TOMATOBASE
What marinara and puttanesca sauce have in common (... first 3 letters + last 1)
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2024
5%
DIP
Duck sauce for egg rolls, e.g.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2024
5%
DIP
Duck sauce for egg rolls, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2024
5%
MUSSEL
Mollusk often served in a white wine sauce
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2024
5%
MUSSEL
Mollusk often served in a white wine sauce
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2024
5%
SESAMEPASTE
Nutty sauce in Asian cooking
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2024
5%
SESAMEPASTE
Nutty sauce in Asian cooking
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2024
5%
OYSTERS
Shellfish served with mignonette sauce
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2023
5%
OYSTERS
Shellfish served with mignonette sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2023
5%
TOFU
Brick near soy dogs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2023
5%
TOFU
Brick near soy dogs
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2023
5%
ROMAS
Tomatoes in marinara sauce
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2023
5%
ROMAS
Tomatoes in marinara sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2023
5%
CAPERS
Tartar sauce ingredient
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2023
5%
CAPERS
Tartar sauce ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2023
5%
MANGOCHUTNEY
Fruity sauce served with samosas
(12)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2023
5%
MANGOCHUTNEY
Fruity sauce served with samosas
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2023
5%
BEURREBLANC
Rich French wine sauce
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2023
5%
BEURREBLANC
Rich French wine sauce
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2023
5%
GREENSALSA
Spicy sauce made with tomatillos
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 23, 2023
5%
GREENSALSA
Spicy sauce made with tomatillos
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2023
5%
MISO
Fermented soy paste
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2023
5%
MISO
Fermented soy paste
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2023
1%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
EGG
What applesauce may replace in vegan baking
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
EGG
What applesauce may replace in vegan baking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
PASTAWATER
Liquid that thickens some sauces
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
1%
PASTAWATER
Liquid that thickens some sauces
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
1%
TEASET
It includes cups, saucers and a pot
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
1%
TEASET
It includes cups, saucers and a pot
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
1%
MISORAMEN
Noodle soup made with fermented soybean paste
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
1%
MISORAMEN
Noodle soup made with fermented soybean paste
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
1%
EMOJI
Flying saucer in a text message, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
1%
EMOJI
Flying saucer in a text message, say
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
1%
TEATRAY
Platter with a pot, cups, and saucers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2025
1%
TEATRAY
Platter with a pot, cups, and saucers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2025
1%
MOTT
Big name in applesauce
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
1%
MOTT
Big name in applesauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
1%
MOLES
Oaxacan sauces that can have more than 30 ingredients
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2025
1%
MOLES
Oaxacan sauces that can have more than 30 ingredients
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
1%
UFO
Sky saucer
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 28, 2025
1%
UFO
Sky saucer
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 28, 2025
1%
TOFUSTEAK
Grilled soy-based entree
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2025
1%
TOFUSTEAK
Grilled soy-based entree
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2025
1%
ALIENS
Flying saucer flyers
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2024
1%
ALIENS
Flying saucer flyers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2024
1%
MOTTS
Applesauce brand
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 17, 2024
1%
MOTTS
Applesauce brand
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 17, 2024
1%
FOND
Residue used to make pan sauces
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2024
1%
FOND
Residue used to make pan sauces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2024
1%
AIOLIS
Garlicky sauces
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2024
1%
AIOLIS
Garlicky sauces
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2024
1%
CROP
Corn or soybeans
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2024
1%
CROP
Corn or soybeans
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2024
1%
TEAWARE
Pots, cups, saucers, etc.
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2024
1%
TEAWARE
Pots, cups, saucers, etc.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
1%
ALIEN
Flying saucer passenger
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 6, 2024
1%
ALIEN
Flying saucer passenger
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2024
1%
UFOS
Sci-fi saucers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2024
1%
UFOS
Sci-fi saucers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2024
1%
FRISBEEGOLF
Sport with flying saucers
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2024
1%
FRISBEEGOLF
Sport with flying saucers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2024
1%
EDAMAME
Boiled, salted soybeans
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 21, 2024
1%
EDAMAME
Boiled, salted soybeans
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 21, 2024
1%
TEASERVICE
Matching cups, saucers, sugar bowl, etc.
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2024
1%
TEASERVICE
Matching cups, saucers, sugar bowl, etc.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2024
1%
PESTOS
Some green sauces
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2024
1%
PESTOS
Some green sauces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2024
1%
OIL
Ingredient replaced by applesauce in some recipes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2023
1%
OIL
Ingredient replaced by applesauce in some recipes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2023
1%
MISOPASTE
Soup base made from fermented soybeans
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2023
1%
MISOPASTE
Soup base made from fermented soybeans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2023
1%
PORKCHOPS
Dish often served with applesauce
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2023
1%
PORKCHOPS
Dish often served with applesauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2023
1%
DOUBLEBOILER
"One star! Chocolate gets clumpy, and sauces always separate!"
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2023
1%
DOUBLEBOILER
"One star! Chocolate gets clumpy, and sauces always separate!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2023
1%
MARINADECORPS
*Group that oversees some sauces in the kitchen?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2023
1%
MARINADECORPS
*Group that oversees some sauces in the kitchen?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Japanese soy sauce" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 96 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SHOYU (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Japanese soy sauce"?
The best answer for "Japanese soy sauce" is SHOYU with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Japanese soy sauce" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on September 28, 2025.