Heat, as to soften metal Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ANNEAL Heat, as to soften metal (6) New York Times Oct 1, 2017
7% PRESSURECOOK Heat (food) in an airtight metal vessel (12) The Times Concise Feb 21, 2026
7% ALOE Skin softener (4) New York Times Feb 15, 2026
7% BODYOIL Skin softener (7) Eugene Sheffer Dec 19, 2025
7% MELT Soften in the heat (4) Universal Sep 3, 2024
6% STEEL "Stainless" metal (5)
6% ZINC Metallic element (4) The Telegraph Quick Feb 27, 2026
6% RIVET Metal fastener (5) Thomas Joseph Feb 26, 2026
6% TIN Light metal (3) Thomas Joseph Feb 26, 2026
6% WELD Fuse with heat (4) USA Today Feb 24, 2026

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