What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Basil-based sauce" from October 15, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Basil-based sauce”

This clue appeared as 34-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

PESTO

Letters5

Starts withP

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Basil-based sauce” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 15, 2026 as 34-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Basil-based sauce” clue?+

The answer is PESTO (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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