This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 26, 2025 (6 Across). 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.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ A
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About the answer
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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