“Meat sauce in Italian cooking” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RAGU is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Meat sauce in Italian cooking”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 17, 2025, where it runs at 41 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.