Hot NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Hot” crossword clue is SEXY (4 letters); other puzzles used EROTIC. We have seen this clue 3 times in New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 18, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 4 LETTERS
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SEXY: arousing sexual desire.
Best answers for “Hot”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEXY | 4 | Hot |
| 2 | EROTIC | 6 | Hot |
| 3 | THIRSTED | 8 | Was hot (for) similar clue |
| 4 | TROT | 4 | Hot to ___ similar clue |
| 5 | DEADSEXY | 8 | So hot similar clue |
| 6 | MESS | 4 | Hot ___ similar clue |
| 7 | SOME | 4 | "___ Like It Hot" similar clue |
The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Hot Crossword Clue
What is the 4-letter answer to the Hot crossword clue?
SEXY is the 4-letter answer to the “Hot” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Hot crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 18, 2026. We have seen it 3 times.
What are other possible answers to the Hot crossword clue?
Other puzzles used EROTIC for this clue. Similar clues were answered with THIRSTED (“Was hot (for)”), TROT (“Hot to ___”), DEADSEXY (“So hot”).