Crossword clue
“A watched one never boils, it's said”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
POTLetters3
Starts withP
Ends withT
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “A watched one never boils, it's said” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 27, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with P and ends with T.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “A watched one never boils, it's said” clue?+
The answer is POT (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 27, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+
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