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The Clue

Dressing ingredient (4 letter answer)

The Answer

SAGE

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Notes

The answer SAGE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.

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Definition

SAGE as a noun:

1. a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
2. aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc
3. (sage, salvia) = any of various plants of the genus Salvia; a cosmopolitan herb

SAGE as an adjective:

1. having wisdom that comes with age and experience
2. (sage, sage-green) = of the grey-green color of sage leaves