| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Heat of the moment? | New York Times | 15 Nov 2020 |
| Give a gun to contract agent in watering hole for the time when there's more heat | ||
| Start of a spring thaw, perhaps | USA Today | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Start of a spring thaw, perhaps | ||
| Period of higher-than-average temperatures | New York Times | 22 Aug 2016 |
| Period of higher-than-average temperatures |