“Hot stuff” crossword clue
Answer
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••••LAVA
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LAVA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Hot stuff”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 7, 2026, where it runs at 56 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 7, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jan 7, 2026 gridEvery appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Oct 14, 2026NYT Crossword1 Across•••••MAGMAJan 7, 2026NYT Crossword56 Across••••LAVAOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••LAVA4 ltrs
•••••MAGMA5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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