Hot-__ (start without a key) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Hot-__ (start without a key) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is WIRE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WIRE Hot-__ (start without a key) (4)
10% HOTWIRE Start without a key (7) Universal Dec 30, 2025
7% PASSE Not hot (5) LA Times Daily Jan 25, 2026
7% SEXY Hot (4) LA Times Daily Jan 25, 2026
7% TOPICAL Very hot without right current (7) (7) Mirror Cryptic Jan 21, 2026
7% FINCH Bird, with or without "chaf" at the start (5) The Telegraph Mini Jan 6, 2026
7% ISLET Key (5) LA Times Daily Jan 2, 2026
7% HOTWIRES Starts without a key (8) LA Times Daily Dec 14, 2018
6% COCOA Hot chocolate (5) Commuter Feb 10, 2026
6% CAYENNE Hot pepper (7) LA Times Daily Feb 8, 2026
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