This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, May 31, 2026 (9 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 3 squares
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P _ _
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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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