A hot one, and thats flat! Crossword Clue

The answer to the crossword clue A hot one, and thats flat! published by "Evening Standard - Cryptic" and we have possible answers listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "A hot one, and that's flat!" leads us to the answer "HONE."

The clue begins with the phrase "A hot one," which is a clever way of indicating that we should be looking for a word related to heat or temperature. It suggests that the answer might involve something that gets hot.

The second part of the clue, "and that's flat," implies that the solution is a word that can be used to describe something that is level or smooth. It gives us a hint about the characteristic of the answer we are looking for.

Putting the two parts of the clue together, we can deduce that the answer must be a word that is associated with heat or temperature and also conveys the idea of being flat or level.

The word "HONE" fits all the criteria of the clue. When we sharpen a blade or tool using a honing stone or a sharpener, friction generates heat. Thus, "HONE" can be considered a "hot" object. Additionally, a honed edge is smooth and flat, fulfilling the "and that's flat" part of the clue.

Therefore, the answer to the clue "A hot one, and that's flat!" is "HONE."

In summary, the clue using the phrases "A hot one" and "and that's flat" reaches its solution in "HONE" which accurately describes an object related to heat and has a flat characteristic.

Definition of "HONE"

sharpen (a blade)

Example :

he was carefully honing the curved blade

some of the best players in the world honed their skills playing street football

she has been working hard to hone her physique

 The Crossword clue "A hot one, and thats flat!" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Evening Standard - Cryptic	14 March 2019	HONE