Crossword clue
“Hot ___”
This clue appeared as 24-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 6 times
S/TAKELetters5
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| SEXY | 4 | 2 of 6 |
| EROTIC | 6 | 1 of 6 |
| MESS | 4 | 1 of 6 |
| S/TAKE | 6 | 1 of 6 |
| DAMN | 4 | 1 of 6 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Hot ___” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 20, 2025 as 24-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for March 20, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Hot ___” clue?+
The answer is S/TAKE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 20, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 6 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on March 20, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for March 20, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.