This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 7 squares
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K _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ _ _ S
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KETTLES as a word: (cooking) A vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid; A vessel or appliance used to boil water for the preparation of hot beverages and other foodstuffs.
KETTLES has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 5, 2026.
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