Puzzle from 12 May 2026

Olive Oil

Olive Oil
THE ANSWER

"USDA 2026 Olive oil" — Photo by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain

The golden nectar that makes meals sing!

This liquid gold is pressed from the fruit of the olive tree, a symbol of peace and longevity. Used for millennia in cooking, medicine, and even as a beauty product, it's a true Mediterranean treasure.

Explanation

Did you know?

Some of the oldest olive trees in the world are over 3,000 years old and still produce fruit!

The 5 Clues
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Homer said I was “Liquid Gold"

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It is assumed that I have started to be produced before 4,000 BC

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From the 15th century, with the development of soap in Europe, I became very much in demand.

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A long, long time ago, I was transported in amphorae.

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I can be Extra V...

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