The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 3 letter word RED HOT
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More clues leading to the result RED HOT
- The rod may become overheated
- Poker like this, expected to win
- Very busy Man United player approaching half-time without oxygen
- Scarlet – victim of revolver? Eliminated lead piping
- Sexy ruby stolen
- Ginger’s sexy — but untouchable?
- It's blistering as the rod breaks
- Fashionable as chilli?
- Scarlett reportedly killed with revolver, having missed lead piping?
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What does RED HOT mean?
RED HOT noun- (Midwest) A frankfurter, a hot dog.
- Heated to the point that it glows with a visible red color.
- Very hot
- Emotionally charged, especially with anger or enthusiasm.
- Having a very strong sexual appeal.
- Very fresh, new, recent and up to date.