Backed away after the first hint of something hot and unpleasant Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHRANK Backed away after the first hint of something hot and unpleasant (6) The Times Quick Cryptic May 27, 2024
3% MAT Something to fall back on? (3)
3% HOG Go back after hot starter, greedy person! (3) (3) Puzzler Cryptic Feb 20, 2026
3% BEATARETREAT Run away to avoid something unpleasant (4,1,7) (12) Puzzler Jan 26, 2026
2% SEXY Hot (4) New York Times Mar 12, 2026
2% LATHERS Soaps after taking hot shower, firstly (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 12, 2026
2% FALLENANGEL Heavenly outcast … or a hint to something found three times in this puzzle (11) New York Times Mar 12, 2026
2% TINGE Hint of color (5) LA Times Daily Mar 11, 2026
2% ODOR Unpleasant aroma (4) Newsday Mar 9, 2026
2% NAUSEA First hint of Nescafé Gold cut bum's sickness (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 6, 2026

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