What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Prepare water for pasta" from September 8, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Prepare water for pasta”

This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

BOIL

Letters4

Starts withB

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Sep 8, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Prepare water for pasta” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 8, 2026 as 7-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with B and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Prepare water for pasta” clue?+

The answer is BOIL (4 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 8, 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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