NYT Crossword

"Hoo mama, that's hot!" NYT Crossword Clue

29A | 5 letters

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YOWIE

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Why This Answer Fits

YOWIE is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Hoo mama, that's hot!". The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 29A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

  • Grid entry: YOWIE in the grid.
  • Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
  • Clue type: Reference clue.
  • YOWIE has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 29A.

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Hint

This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 5-letter slot.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Hoo mama, that's hot!", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.

  • This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 5-letter slot.
  • The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
  • This clue appears at 29A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 29A
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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