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Spicy Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is HOT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: HOT

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About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "HOT" which means:

    adjective
  • • Used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
  • • (extended meanings, especially of psychological heat) marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm
  • adjective satellite
  • • Characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
  • • (color) bold and intense
  • • Sexually excited or exciting
  • • Recently stolen or smuggled
  • • Very fast; capable of quick response and great speed
  • • Wanted by the police
  • • Producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
  • • Performed or performing with unusually great skill and daring and energy
  • • Very popular or successful
  • • Very unpleasant or even dangerous
  • • Newest or most recent
  • • Having or bringing unusually good luck
  • • Very good; often used in the negative
  • • Made recently
  • • Having or showing great eagerness or enthusiasm
  • • Of a seeker; very near to the object sought
  • • Having or dealing with dangerously high levels of radioactivity
  • • Charged or energized with electricity
  • • Marked by excited activity
  • verb
  • • (with up) to heat; to make or become hot.
  • • (with up) to become lively or exciting.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The coffee is too hot to drink."
  • • "She put on sunscreen to protect her skin from the hot sun."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times25 Dec 2023 Across 20
The Guardian Quick18 Dec 2023 Down 18
Telegraph Mini15 Feb 2023 Down 1
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