It can be piping hot, literally or figuratively Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “It can be piping hot, literally or figuratively” from the USA Today crossword of July 17, 2025? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, JULY 17, 2025
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TEA is the answer to “It can be piping hot, literally or figuratively”. It means a beverage made by infusing dried leaves in boiling water.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
A beverage made by infusing dried leaves in boiling water.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: AET.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Oolong, e.g.”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “It can be piping hot, literally or figuratively”?
TEA, 3 letters: a beverage made by infusing dried leaves in boiling water.
When was “It can be piping hot, literally or figuratively” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of July 17, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with T.