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“Smeltery hot spot”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Smeltery hot spot”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, January 3, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 12 letters

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Letters 12
First letter B
Last letter E
B ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 12-letter across entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

B L A S T F U R N A C E

The answer to “Smeltery hot spot” is BLASTFURNACE

Letters 12
Direction Across
Published Jan 3, 2026

Letter analysis: the 12-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 11 of 12 positions
Vowels 4 33% of word
Consonants 8 non-vowels
First letter B starts with

The clue “Smeltery hot spot” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, January 3, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is BLASTFURNACE — a 12-letter word that begins with B and ends with E.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 8 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Smeltery hot spot”

What is the answer to “Smeltery hot spot” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is BLASTFURNACE — a 12-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Smeltery hot spot”?

The answer BLASTFURNACE contains 12 letters.

Was “Smeltery hot spot” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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