“Slang for an Italian dish … or along with QI, the highest-value two-letter word in Scrabble” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ZA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Slang for an Italian dish … or along with QI, the highest-value two-letter word in Scrabble”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 24, 2026, where it runs at 1 Across and fills 2 squares. It crosses 2 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.