“Engineer who supposedly found inspiration while tending to a boiling kettle” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WATT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Engineer who supposedly found inspiration while tending to a boiling kettle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 11, 2025, where it runs at 8 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.