“Sauce for mozzarella sticks” crossword clue
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••••••••MARINARA
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MARINARA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sauce for mozzarella sticks”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 17, 2026, where it runs at 5 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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