Crossword clue
“Rice-shaped pasta”
This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ORZOLetters4
Starts withO
Ends withO
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Rice-shaped pasta” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 9, 2026 as 7-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with O.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Rice-shaped pasta” clue?+
The answer is ORZO (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+
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