This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 15, 2026 (19 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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POT as a word: A flat-bottomed vessel (usually metal) used for cooking food, possibly excluding saucepans (see usage notes); Various similar open-topped vessels, particularly.
POT has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 2, 2026.
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