Daily Rebus #42 — August 31, 2026

Published August 31, 2026 · Hard · 9 letters (9)

The word CARB sitting on top of the word ARA

Hint: Creamy Roman pasta with bacon

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CARBONARA

Why it works: CARB is ON ARA: CARB-ON-ARA = CARBONARA, the creamy Roman pasta.

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