This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ _ T
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About the answer
HOTPOT as a word: Alternative spelling of hot pot. [(chiefly UK) A stew of beef or lamb and potatoes.].
HOTPOT has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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