| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SIMILE | Hot as a pistol, e.g. |
| SIMILE | "Hot as a pistol," e.g. |
| peppers | Used in names of other plants that are related to this, have hot-tasting leaves, or have fruits used as a pungent spice, e.g., water pepper |
| pepper | Used in names of other plants that are related to this, have hot-tasting leaves, or have fruits used as a pungent spice, e.g., water pepper |
| SIMILE | As hot as hell, e.g. |
| ONFIRE | Hot as a pistol |
| CLICHE | Hot as a pistol, say |
