Sauce whose name derives from the Italian word for "crush" Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Sauce whose name derives from the Italian word for "crush"” from the New York Times crossword of December 5, 2025? 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, DECEMBER 5, 2025
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PESTO is the answer to “Sauce whose name derives from the Italian word for "crush"”. It means a sauce of basil, garlic, and olive oil.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
A sauce of basil, garlic, and olive oil.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EOSPT.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Basil-based sauce”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Sauce whose name derives from the Italian word for "crush"”?
PESTO, 5 letters: a sauce of basil, garlic, and olive oil.
When was “Sauce whose name derives from the Italian word for "crush"” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of December 5, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with P.