What can be found on frozen roads or frozen margaritas
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 18, 2026
Stuck on the clue What can be found on frozen roads or frozen margaritas from the New York Times Mini for March 18, 2026? We have the correct 4-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
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What can be found on frozen roads or frozen margaritas (4)
Answer
The answer to What can be found on frozen roads or frozen margaritas is Salt (4 letters).
Why does Salt fit this clue?
This clue uses a dual-definition structure where 'What can be found on frozen roads or frozen margaritas' points to SALT through two different contexts. Salt is a crystalline mineral compound, primarily sodium chloride, used both as a seasoning and for practical applications. On frozen roads, salt is spread to melt ice by lowering the freezing point of water, making winter driving safer. On frozen margaritas, coarse salt crystals rim the glass as a traditional garnish that enhances the drink's flavor profile by providing a savory contrast to the sweet-tart cocktail.
What does What can be found on frozen roads or frozen margaritas mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
frozen
adjective
•turned into ice or made extremely cold
margaritas
noun
•cocktails made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec, often served with salt on the rim
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 9-across in the New York Times Mini on March 18, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Salt mean?
noun
•a crystalline compound (sodium chloride) used to de-ice roads and rim cocktail glasses
•a mineral substance used for seasoning, preservation, and various industrial applications
How to use Salt in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Salt.
•“The city trucks spread salt on the icy roads to help melt the snow and improve driving conditions.”
•“She added a pinch of salt to the pasta water to enhance the flavor.”
•“The ocean water tasted incredibly salty due to its high salt content.”
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- What is the answer to What can be found on frozen roads or frozen margaritas?
- The answer is Salt (4 letters).
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- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 18, 2026.
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- The answer has 4 letters: Salt.
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