This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (46 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ T
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About the answer
POTENT as a word: Powerful; possessing power; effective; Possessing authority or influence; persuasive, convincing.
POTENT 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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