“Scorcher” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••HOTONE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HOTONE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Scorcher”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 28, 2026, where it runs at 19 Down 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.
Crossing entries
Sep 28, 2026 grid18AComplete shocker9 ltrs›23A"___ time will tell"4 ltrs›25AMake into law5 ltrs›31ASkill needed to solve sudoku5 ltrs›37A"Time flies like an [50-Down]; fruit flies like a ___"6 ltrs›41ASee 38-Across7 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 28, 20261AWidespread disorder5 ltrs›6ALike the exteriors of armadillos5 ltrs›11AFall behind in payments3 ltrs›14ABoxing locale5 ltrs›15AClassic radio song5 ltrs›16ADessert with a crust3 ltrs›17ASolid baseball hit5 ltrs›20ABicycle built for two6 ltrs›
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