Needs some time to cool down, say Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Needs some time to cool down, say” from the USA Today crossword of December 14, 2024? It has 9 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

Crossword answer

USA TODAY, DECEMBER 14, 2024

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What is the answer to “Needs some time to cool down, say”?

OVERHEATS, 9 letters: to heat to excess.

When was “Needs some time to cool down, say” last seen in a crossword?

In the USA Today crossword of December 14, 2024.

How many letters does the answer have?

9 letters, starting with O.