| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Grew warmer (6,2) | ||
| Got more intense | Eugene Sheffer | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Warmed, as leftovers | LA Times Daily | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Became more exciting | Thomas Joseph | 07 Oct 2020 |
| Became more intense, as a competition | ||
| Became more exciting | ||
| Intensified, as an argument | ||
| Nuked | ||
| Became more competitive | ||
| Warmed over. | ||
| Became excited: Colloq. |