Triangular pastries with savory fillings
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Triangular pastries with savory fillings (7)
Answer
The answer to Triangular pastries with savory fillings is Samosas (7 letters).
Why does Samosas fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Triangular pastries with savory fillings' describes SAMOSAS exactly. Samosas are deep-fried or baked pastries with a triangular shape, typically filled with spiced vegetables, meat, or lentils. The triangular form comes from folding a circular or rectangular piece of dough around the filling, creating the distinctive three-sided pyramid shape. Popular across South Asian, Middle Eastern, and East African cuisines, samosas are often served as appetizers or snacks with chutneys or sauces for dipping.
What does Triangular pastries with savory fillings mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
triangular
adjective
•having three sides and three angles
pastries
noun
•baked goods made from dough, often sweet or savory
savory
adjective
•having a salty, spicy, or non-sweet taste
fillings
noun
•ingredients placed inside pastry, bread, or other food items
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 7-down in the New York Times Midi on March 28, 2026, by Kareem Ayas, edited by Ian Livengood. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Samosas mean?
noun
•A snack, of Indian origin, consisting of a deep-fried triangular turnover filled with vegetables (especially potatoes) or meat.
Origin of the word Samosas
•origin: Persian word 'sanbosag'
•period: 10th century
The word traveled from Persia through Central Asia and was mentioned in medieval Arabic cookbooks before reaching the Indian subcontinent with traders and conquerors.
How to use Samosas in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Samosas.
•“The restaurant served delicious triangular pastries with savory fillings, and their vegetable samosas were particularly popular with customers.”
•“She learned to make samosas from her grandmother, carefully folding the dough around spiced potatoes and peas.”
•“At the Indian food festival, vendors offered fresh samosas with various fillings including lamb, chicken, and lentils.”
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- What is the answer to Triangular pastries with savory fillings?
- The answer is Samosas (7 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Midi on March 28, 2026.
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- The answer has 7 letters: Samosas.
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