Spicy Crossword Clue

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Spicy Crossword Answer

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ZESTY

(5 letters)

TANGY

(5 letters)

PICANTE

(7 letters)

EROTIC

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
2. characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

Hint 2: Clue Definition

SPICY (adjective)
1. producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
2. suggestive of sexual impropriety

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ZESTY
(5 letters)
TANGY
(5 letters)
PICANTE
(7 letters)
EROTIC
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
THO

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