“On fire” crossword clue
Answer
L
I
T
•••LIT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LIT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “On fire”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 7, 2025, where it runs at 43 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
Aug 7, 2025 grid42ASubjects of some European fishing bans4 ltrs›47ABridges in Baghdad cross it6 ltrs›53ALevel in a social hierarchy5 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••LIT3 ltrs
••••••AFLAME6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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