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NYT Daily • August 13, 2025

Some cantina cookware

Answer:

OLLAS

Hint:

Think of the clay pots used to slow-cook hearty stews in Mexican kitchens.

Explanation:

"Some cantina cookware" hints at traditional clay pots used in Mexican and Southwestern cooking. The answer "OLLAS" refers to these deep, wide-mouthed earthenware pots, often found in cantinas or kitchens for slow-cooking stews or beans. The clue plays on the Spanish word olla, with the plural form ollas fitting the crossword’s letter count. It’s a straightforward cultural reference to a common kitchen item in Latin American cuisine.

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