NYT Crossword · 40 Down
“Basil-based sauce” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Monday, October 14, 2024 as 40 Down. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Monday, October 14, 2024 · 40 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Oct 14, 2024 · 40 Down · 5 letters
- Feb 27, 2024 · 61 Across · 5 letters
- Apr 11, 2021 · 127 Across · 5 letters
- Jan 21, 2002 · 33 Down · 5 letters
- Jan 9, 1997 · 54 Down · 5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Basil-based sauce”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with P and ends with O, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Basil-based sauce” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 40 Down. It has appeared 5 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Basil-based sauce” crossword clue?
The answer is PESTO (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.