| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| JALAPENO | Very hot chilli | |
| SCORCHING | Very hot | |
| SULTRY | Very hot | |
| STUFFY | Very hot | |
| CLOSE | Very hot | |
| FIERY | Very hot | |
| TORRID | Very hot | |
| BLISTERING | Very hot | |
| PIPING | Very hot | |
| BOILING | Very hot | |
| CHIPOTLE | Hot chilli pepper | |
| FURNACE | Very hot fire | |
| VINDALOO | Very hot curry | |
| SWELTER | Be very hot | |
| STINKER | Very hot day | |
| TROPICAL | Very hot and humid | |
| SAHARAN | Very hot and dry | |
| CAYENNE | A very hot pepper | |
| FERVID | Very hot; burning; boiling. | |
| ROAST | Make or be very hot | |
| SUNTRAP | A very hot sheltered place | |
| PARCH | Make hot and very dry | |