This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026 (74 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ O
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PESTO as a word: A sauce, especially for pasta, originating from the Genoa region in Italy, made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and cheese (usually pecorino).
PESTO has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 5, 2025.
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