“Hot spot” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OVEN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hot spot”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 20, 2025, where it runs at 61 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 20, 2025.
Crossing entries
Feb 20, 2025 grid28DHome to many kings and queens10 ltrs›38DVirtual storefront in an online marketplace8 ltrs›49DSan ___, Calif.5 ltrs›54DOnly character shown in the final 30 minutes of "2001: A Space Odyssey"4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Apr 10, 2026NYT Crossword37 Across••••••DESERTFeb 20, 2025NYT Crossword61 Across••••OVENOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••OVEN4 ltrs
••••••DESERT6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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