THURSDAY · SEP 24, 2026  ·  1 ACROSS

“Slang for an Italian dish … or along with QI, the highest-value two-letter word in Scrabble”

The answer and full breakdown for this clue from the September 24, 2026 New York Times Crossword.

From the Jeff Stillman puzzle Edited by Will Shortz 2 letters
1 Across

“Slang for an Italian dish … or along with QI, the highest-value two-letter word in Scrabble”

Answer
Z
A
2 letters Appeared Sep 24, 2026 Direction: Across

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