“Hotness” crossword clue
Answer
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•••IRE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IRE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hotness”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 14, 2026, where it runs at 7 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 14, 2026 grid5A18th-century British P.M. William Pitt, e.g.4 ltrs›14ARecipient of a key to the city, say9 ltrs›17ALike Thunderdell, the monster slain by Jack the Giant Killer9 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••IRE3 ltrs
••••HEAT4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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