This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, April 16, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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Answer length: 5 squares
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P _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ A
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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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