Sauce whose name derives from the Italian word for "crush" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 5, 2025 · 43-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, December 5, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 5, 2025 · 43-Across · 5 letters
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a sauce typically served with pasta; contains crushed basil leaves and garlic and pine nuts and Parmesan cheese in olive oil
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