The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word FARFALLE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Pinched pasta crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| FARFALLE | 100 % | 8 |
Why may FARFALLE be the right solution?
"FARFALLE" is the Italian word for butterfly, and the pasta is shaped like a butterfly or bowtie. "Pinched" refers to the way the pasta is made, by pinching the center of a flat piece of pasta to create the distinctive shape.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Pinched pasta
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Crossword Answer definitions
FARFALLE noun- Pasta in the shape of butterflies or bow ties
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