Crossword clue

“One might frequently be buttered up”

This clue appeared as 35-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 6, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
CAKEPAN
Letters7
Starts withC
Ends withN
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 6, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “One might frequently be buttered up” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 6, 2026 as 35-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with C and ends with N, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “One might frequently be buttered up” clue?+

The answer is CAKEPAN (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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