Crossword clue

“Make hot and bothered”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
AROUSE
Letters6
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 22, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Make hot and bothered” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 22, 2025 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, 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 “Make hot and bothered” clue?+

The answer is AROUSE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 22, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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