Crossword clue

“Rock that's hot, then cool”

This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
IGNEOUS
Letters7
Starts withI
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 5, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Rock that's hot, then cool” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 5, 2025 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with I and ends with S, 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 “Rock that's hot, then cool” clue?+

The answer is IGNEOUS (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 5, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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