Crossword Genius

Tasting slaty, perhaps? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

salty

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

'tasting slaty perhaps?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'slaty perhaps?' is the wordplay.
'perhaps?' indicates anagramming the letters (I've seen 'perhaps' mean this).
'slaty' is an anagram of 'SALTY'.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for salty that I've seen before include "Saline" , "Piquant" , "Sharp (language, humour)" , "Engagingly stimulating or provocative" , "Brackish" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app