Crossword clue

“"It's boiling in here!"”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, October 26, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
IMHOT
Letters5
Starts withI
Ends withT
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 26, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"It's boiling in here!"” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 26, 2026 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"It's boiling in here!"” clue?+

The answer is IMHOT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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