Sauce whose name derives from the Italian word for “crush” NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Sauce whose name derives from the Italian word for "crush"" is PESTO.
The clue refers to 'pesto,' a sauce traditionally made by crushing ingredients such as basil, garlic, pine nuts, and cheese with a mortar and pestle. The word 'pesto' comes from the Italian 'pestare,' meaning 'to crush' or 'to pound.'
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 05, 2025.
Pesto is a sauce made primarily from crushed basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, cheese, and olive oil.
Sauce traditionally made in a mortar, Sauce that pairs well with gnocchi, Versatile no-cook Italian sauce, Basil-based sauce, Sauce made with basil
The answer to “Sauce whose name derives from the Italian word for “crush”” in the New York Times puzzle December 5 2025 is PESTO. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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