Members of a kitchen cabinet
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 28, 2026
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Members of a kitchen cabinet (7)
Answer
The answer to Members of a kitchen cabinet is Cronies (7 letters).
Why does Cronies fit this clue?
This clue uses wordplay based on a double meaning of 'kitchen cabinet.' CRONIES are close friends or associates, especially those who support someone in power. The phrase 'kitchen cabinet' literally refers to furniture for storing dishes, but it also means an informal group of advisors to a political leader, distinct from the official Cabinet. This unofficial meaning dates to Andrew Jackson's presidency, when he consulted trusted friends who supposedly met in the White House kitchen. The clue plays on this political sense, where the 'members' would be the cronies who make up such an informal advisory group.
What does Members of a kitchen cabinet mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
cabinet
noun
•a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storage
•a group of senior government officials who advise the head of state
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 35-across in the New York Times Daily on March 28, 2026, by Katie Hoody, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Cronies mean?
noun
•(originally Cambridge University) Close friend.
•Trusted companion or partner in a criminal organization.
•An old woman; a crone.
Origin of the word Cronies
•origin: Greek 'chronios' meaning 'lasting a long time'
•period: 17th century
The word originally referred to long-time companions at Cambridge University before evolving to describe close friends who often engage in mutual favoritism.
How to use Cronies in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Cronies.
•“The mayor filled his kitchen cabinet with longtime cronies who would never challenge his decisions.”
•“The corrupt businessman and his cronies were finally indicted for embezzling millions from the charity fund.”
•“She suspected that the promotion went to one of the boss's cronies rather than the most qualified candidate.”
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- The answer has 7 letters: Cronies.
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NYT Daily — Mar 28, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
35 Across
answer length
7 letters