This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 27, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ A
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PASTA as a word: (uncountable) Dough made from wheat and water and sometimes mixed with egg and formed into various shapes; often sold in dried form and typically boiled for ...; (uncountable) A dish or serving of pasta.
PASTA has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 26, 2025.
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