Alternative to bow ties Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Alternative to bow ties” from the New York Times crossword of April 23, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, APRIL 23, 2026
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PENNE is the answer to “Alternative to bow ties”. It means short tubular pasta.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Short tubular pasta.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EENPN.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Pasta that can be made "alla vodka"”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Alternative to bow ties”?
PENNE, 5 letters: short tubular pasta.
When was “Alternative to bow ties” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of April 23, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with P.