The Clue
Make simmer (4 letter answer)
The Answer
HEAT
Tags
Notes
The answer HEAT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
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Definition
HEAT as a noun:
1. (heat, heat energy) = a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
2. (hotness, heat, high temperature) = the presence of heat
3. (heat, warmth) = the sensation caused by heat energy
4. (heat, warmth, passion) = the trait of being intensely emotional
5. (estrus, oestrus, heat, rut) = applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
6. a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race
7. (heating system, heating plant, heating, heat) = utility to warm a building; "the heating system wasn't working"; "they have radiant heating"
HEAT as a verb:
1. (heat, heat up) = make hot or hotter; "the sun heats the oceans"; "heat the water on the stove"
2. provide with heat; "heat the house"
3. (inflame, stir up, wake, ignite, heat, fire up) = arouse or excite feelings and passions; "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world"; "Wake old feelings of hatred"
4. (heat, hot up, heat up) = gain heat or get hot; "The room heated up quickly"