What is the answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Sauce made with basil" from April 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Sauce made with basil”

This clue appeared as 11-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

PESTO

Letters5

Starts withP

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Midi Crossword
Apr 23, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Sauce made with basil” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on April 23, 2026 as 11-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with O.

See every answer from the puzzle on the Midi page for April 23, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Sauce made with basil” clue?+

The answer is PESTO (5 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of April 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

How do I find other Midi answers?+

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