What is the answer to "The hots"?

The most common answer is LUST. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

The hots Crossword Clue Answer

Stuck on The hots? The answer is 4 letters and was featured in the October 8, 2025 Universal crossword. Get the solution here.

The hots Crossword Answer

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The hots Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "The hots" crossword clue?

The answer to the "The hots" crossword clue is LUST. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the Universal puzzle.

Which crossword used "The hots" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Universal puzzle on October 8, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of LUST?

The word LUST means: self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins). This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "The hots".