Shakkar
शक्कर
SHAH-kar
Shakkar (शक्कर) is a Arabic-origin word used in Indian English, meaning granulated sugar, commonly used in Indian cuisine. In crosswords it is the 7-letter answer SHAKKAR (7).
Meaning & usage
Shakkar refers to granulated sugar, a staple in Indian households and used extensively in cooking and sweet preparations. The term is derived from the Arabic word 'sukkar', which also means sugar. In India, shakkar is often used to sweeten beverages, desserts, and various traditional dishes.
In a sentence
I added a spoonful of shakkar to my chai for sweetness.
Shakkar as a crossword answer
Shakkar is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Granulated sugar, commonly used in Indian cuisine” (7)
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