Crossword Genius

Reviews Indian music a couple of times, as it's a cultural phenomenon at The Strand

Ross

I believe the answer is:

agar-agar

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'times as it's a cultural phenomenon at the strand' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'reviews indian music a couple' is the wordplay.
'reviews' says the letters should be written in reverse (view the letters another way).
'indian music' becomes 'raga' (I've seen this before).
'a couple' says to double the letters.
'raga' backwards is 'agar'.
'agar' duplicated is 'AGAR-AGAR'.

'of' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for agar-agar that I've seen before include "Gelatinous thickening for food" , "Food thickener from seaweed" , "Thickener obtained from seaweed" , "Jelly from seaweed" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.