Crossword clue

“Hot”

This clue appeared as 56-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 6 times
SEXY
Letters4
Starts withS
Ends withY
Vowels1

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
SEXY42 of 6
EROTIC61 of 6
MESS41 of 6
S/TAKE61 of 6
DAMN41 of 6

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Hot” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 12, 2026 as 56-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with Y.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for March 12, 2026, 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 “Hot” clue?+

The answer is SEXY (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 6 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on March 12, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for March 12, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.