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noun • a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature • the presence of heat • the sensation caused by heat energy • the trait of being intensely emotional • applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity • a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race • utility to warm a building verb • make hot or hotter • provide with heat • arouse or excite feelings and passions • gain heat or get hot | ||||||||
| 30% | 9 | European at preliminary contest of 22 20 character | ||||||
noun • the hotness of something heated until it turns white | ||||||||
| 27% | 9 | A preliminary exercise in preparation for a contest or event | ||||||
noun • a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book • exercising in preparation for strenuous activity | ||||||||
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HEAT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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HEAT
Updated: October 13, 2023
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