Kitchen staple that’s gone missing in the song “Margaritaville”

The Mystery Ingredient: Missing From Margaritaville

This week’s crossword clue has me scratching my head and raiding my pantry! It’s a classic, a staple in countless kitchens across the globe, but it’s mysteriously missing from the tropical paradise of “Margaritaville.”

This clue is a real head-scratcher! It’s not about a specific ingredient in the famous cocktail, but something essential to the everyday life in the song’s setting.

Think about the lyrics, the imagery of the song, the kind of food and drinks you’d expect to find in a beachside bar. What ingredient, essential to many meals, is strangely absent from this idyllic scene?

Don’t be fooled by the seemingly simple nature of this clue – it’s a tricky one that requires some lateral thinking. We’re not looking for a specific dish or even a specific ingredient’s name, but rather a

category

of ingredients that are generally essential, but in this case, absent.

Are you ready to dive into the lyrics and solve this culinary mystery? Grab your margarita and let’s get cracking!

Available Answers:

SALT.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 29 Jun 24, Saturday