“Sauce whose name derives from the Italian word for "crush"” 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 whose name derives from the Italian word for "crush"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 5, 2025, where it runs at 43 Across 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.