Bun topper

As a detective solving the mystery of the crossword clue ‘Bun topper’, I immediately focused on the word ‘topper’, which suggests something that is placed on top. The word ‘bun’ limits the possibilities, as it implies food or a baked good. I then considered various types of toppings for buns, ranging from condiments to herbs and spices. That’s when the word ‘sesame’ struck me, as sesame seeds are commonly used as toppings for buns, especially for hamburger buns. I quickly checked the length of the crossword answer, and found that ‘SESAMESEED’ perfectly fits the spaces. My intuitive inference combined with the length of the answer and the clues from the crossword, helped me to crack the mystery and reveal the answer to the clue ‘Bun topper’.