The Clue
Abbr. on Chinese menus (3 letter answer)
The Answer
MSG
Tags
Notes
The answer MSG is common and appears about once every 225 puzzles.
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Definition
MSG as a noun:
1. (monosodium glutamate, MSG) = white crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor; often used in Chinese cooking