Sizzling Crossword Clue

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Sizzling Crossword Answer

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REDHOT

(6 letters)

SEXY

(4 letters)

IRATE

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
2. characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

Hint 2: Clue Definition

SIZZLING (adjective)
1. characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement
2. hot enough to burn with or as if with a hissing sound

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

REDHOT
(6 letters)
SEXY
(4 letters)
IRATE
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
THO

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