The answer is NUTMEG The corresponding square is CONNECTICUT by Ann Jones, Ray Jones, and Chris Morse Teams were given 20 vials of unknown spices. After filling in the names of the spices in the grid, and reading the marked letters, they get "WHAT MACE COVERS", i.e. NUTMEG. f caraWay p e H n galangAl a i p u thyme musTard g o e i r o M k e r A i C a fEnnel l CilantrO k g l e r a s chiVes n p g a o i i n cumin c d b e g l E a lemongrass R v i e l parSley The spices were: A: ginger B: thyme C: paprika D: cilantro E: mustard F: fenugreek G: basil H: cumin I: caraway J: parsley K: oregano L: cloves M: galangal N: chamomile O: chives P: fennel Q: lemongrass R: anise S: coriander T: allspice