What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Like a cocktail with an extra shot" from March 3, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Like a cocktail with an extra shot”

This clue appeared as 46-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

POTENT

Letters6

Starts withP

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Like a cocktail with an extra shot” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 3, 2026 as 46-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with P and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like a cocktail with an extra shot” clue?+

The answer is POTENT (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 3, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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