Crossword clue

“Emits a stream of hot air”

This clue appeared as 6-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 6, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
BLOVIATES
Letters9
Starts withB
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 6, 20269 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Emits a stream of hot air” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 6, 2026 as 6-Down. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with B and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Emits a stream of hot air” clue?+

The answer is BLOVIATES (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 6, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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