“Valuable bit in a prospector's pan” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GOLDNUGGET is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Valuable bit in a prospector's pan”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 9, 2026, where it runs at 32 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.