Crossword clue

“Scorching”

This clue appeared as 30-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersSeen 3 times
HOTASHADES
Letters10
Starts withH
Ends withS
Vowels4

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
HOT31 of 3
OVERHOT71 of 3
HOTASHADES101 of 3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Scorching” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 8, 2025 as 30-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with H and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for March 8, 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 “Scorching” clue?+

The answer is HOTASHADES (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on March 8, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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