Older puzzles or "classic" themed crosswords lean toward REVERE or FARBERWARE , while modern ones might use NINJA or KEURIG .

A staple in NYT Crossword puzzles for major appliances like refrigerators.

A classic reference to Revere Ware , famous for copper-bottomed pots.

If you have three letters and two are 'O's, it’s almost certainly OXO .