Toast types in crosswords typically point to a short list of common 5-letter answers. The most frequent is MELBA, and related possibilities in puzzle databases include RYE as a 3-letter option or other varieties depending on the grid and clue framing. If you share the exact clue wording and letter pattern from your crossword (including any known letters and the puzzle source/date), I can pinpoint the intended answer more precisely. Key possibilities to consider

• MELBA: the classic 5-letter toast type named after Australian soprano Dame Nellie Melba.
• Other 5-letter toast types occasionally appear in crosswords (less common than MELBA) depending on the theme: for example, some puzzles may use FRY or other bread-based descriptors, but these are typically shorter or contextually different.

How I can help next

• If you provide the clue text and any letters you already have, I’ll give you the most probable 5-letter answer and explain why it fits, along with alternate options if MELBA isn’t a fit for your grid.
• I can also map common 5-letter toast-type answers across popular crosswords to help you spot trends in clues.