What is the answer to "Rotini or rigatoni"?

The most common answer is PASTA. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer PASTA has 5 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2017, and first appeared in 2009.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Rotini or rigatoni Crossword Clue Answer

Looking for Rotini or rigatoni? This 5-letter clue recently appeared in the New Yorker October 1, 2025 puzzle. Find the answer below to complete your crossword.

Rotini or rigatoni Crossword Answer

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Rotini or rigatoni Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 5-letter answer to "Rotini or rigatoni" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Rotini or rigatoni" crossword clue is PASTA. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used "Rotini or rigatoni" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on October 1, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of PASTA?

The word PASTA means: a dish that contains pasta as its main ingredient. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Rotini or rigatoni".