It can be piping hot, literally or figuratively Crossword Clue

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It can be piping hot, literally or figuratively Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves
2. dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

LITERALLY (adverb)
1. (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration
PIPING (adverb)
1. (used of heat) extremely
PIPING (noun)
1. a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.
2. a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems

Hint 3: Anagram

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