“Sauce traditionally made in a mortar” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PESTO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sauce traditionally made in a mortar”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 16, 2026, where it runs at 74 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.