This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026 (24 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
H _ _
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About the answer
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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