In 1945, Percy Spencer at the Raytheon Manufacturing Company noticed the chocolate bar in his pocket had melted close to a magnetron ... Crossword Clue
13 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, March 11, 2026 · 36-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 11, 2026 · 36-Across · 13 letters
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