Like some kitchen herbs
Editorially verified for the Oct 17, 2026
21 Across
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Clue explained
Some kitchen herbs are potted, meaning they grow in pots rather than directly in the ground. Keeping herbs such as basil or parsley in a pot makes it convenient to snip a few leaves while cooking.
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The answer to “Like some kitchen herbs” in the The Washington Post crossword is POTTED — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 17, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 21-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Like some kitchen herbs” answer
POTTED (6 letters)
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What does POTTED mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of POTTED is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- plant in a flowerpot
- preserve (food, especially meat or fish) in a sealed pot or jar
- strike (a ball) into a pocket
When else has “Like some kitchen herbs” appeared?
The Washington Post reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
October 17, 2026 (most recent) → POTTED. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Like some kitchen herbs”?
The answer is POTTED, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 17, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Like some kitchen herbs”?
6 letters: POTTED.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 17, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 21-Across.
Can “Like some kitchen herbs” have a different answer?
Yes — The Washington Post sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's WaPo Crossword answers?
The full grid for October 17, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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