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Sweltering Crossword Clue
There are 13 exact and 42 possible answers.
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
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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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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| New York Times20 Sep 2021 | Down 43 | |
| New York Times03 Dec 2012 | Across 45 | |
| New York Times01 Aug 2012 | Down 37 | |
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