This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (57 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 3 squares
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H _ _
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HOT as a word: Relating to heat and conditions which produce it; (of an object) Having or giving off a high temperature.
HOT has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 5, 2025.
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