“Become gooey over, as cheese atop a hot burger” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MELTON is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Become gooey over, as cheese atop a hot burger”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 17, 2025, where it runs at 119 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.