New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- The Contexto answer for Sunday, August 9, 2026 is APPETIZER (puzzle #1421). The word belongs to the culinary and dining semantic field, which narrows the solve space considerably once players identify the territory. Three hints and a full solve breakdown follow below.

Contexto Hints - August 9, 2026

Hint 1: This word names the course served before the main dish at a restaurant or dinner table.

Hint 2: Its root is a Latin verb meaning "to seek after" or "to desire," giving English both this word and the noun it is named for.

Hint 3: High-scoring guesses cluster around dining, food service, and restaurant vocabulary. STARTER will rank in the top five.

Contexto #1421 Answer - APPETIZER

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