Crossword clue
“Pesto ingredients”
This clue appeared as 53-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
PINENUTSLetters8
Starts withP
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Pesto ingredients” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 4, 2026 as 53-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with P and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Pesto ingredients” clue?+
The answer is PINENUTS (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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