Crossword answer
BOIL
4 letters · Used for 29 different clues · 45 appearances · Last seen LA Times, August 13, 2026
Letter pattern
BOIL
Clues that lead to BOIL
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Fume4LA TimesAug 13, 2026
Get hot4LA TimesAug 1, 2026
In rage, black a source of energy (4)4The GuardianJul 24, 2026
Simmer, say4Thomas JosephJul 21, 2026
Word on most pasta boxes4USA TodayJul 3, 2026
Bubble up4USA TodayJun 30, 2026
Skin irritation that's removed by lancing4Everyday Puzzles DailyJun 22, 2026
Go past a simmer4LA TimesJun 9, 2026
Cook lobster at a rolling heat4Everyday Puzzles DailyMay 30, 2026
Heat beefy drink missing essential ingredients (4)4The SunApr 5, 2026
Pass rapidly from liquid to gas (4)4The SunApr 5, 2026
Heat up, like water for tea4Daily ThemedMar 24, 2026
What water will do at 212° F4NYT MidiFeb 28, 2026
Heat water till it bubbles, say4Daily ThemedDec 31, 2025
Bubble, as water4Daily ThemedDec 19, 2025
Seethe4Eugene ShefferNov 8, 2025
Cook eggs, in a way4Daily ThemedOct 9, 2025
Cook in hot water4New York TimesAug 13, 2025
Bring to 212°4New York TimesMay 6, 2025
Prepare, as water for pasta4Daily ThemedJan 3, 2025
Painful swelling4The IndependentNov 29, 2024
Heat, as water4Daily ThemedOct 13, 2024
Be furious4Eugene ShefferSep 3, 2024
"Hatch an eggs-citing plan!" Way to make eggs in super-hot water4Daily ThemedSep 1, 2024
Bring water to a heated dance, say4Daily ThemedAug 31, 2024
Prepare in water, as an egg4Daily ThemedOct 13, 2023
Heat, as water for tea4Daily ThemedMay 20, 2023
Cook in water, as an egg4Daily ThemedFeb 10, 2023
Prepare, like water for tea4Daily ThemedAug 15, 2021
About BOIL in crosswords
BOIL is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 45 times in our database across 29 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Fume” in the LA Times crossword on August 13, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
FLATBuilding unit razed to the ground? (4)
IDESMarch time
HOOT62-Across call
LEAKAir mattress annoyance
BOATContainer for gravy (4)
VENTOrifice
REEDVibrating cane in oboe (4)
EPICHeroic
TEAMThunder or Lightning?
IOUS"Will settle up later" slips
AIDEStaff member
TIDYOrderly in quite a big way
TENSSawbucks
UNITGroup
Every appearance of BOIL (45)
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Aug 13, 2026
Fume · LA Times · Down
Aug 1, 2026
Get hot · LA Times · Down
Jul 24, 2026
In rage, black a source of energy (4) · The Guardian · 27 Across
Jul 21, 2026
Simmer, say · Thomas Joseph · 29 Across
Jul 3, 2026
Word on most pasta boxes · USA Today · 53 Down
Jun 30, 2026
Bubble up · USA Today · 6 Down
Jun 22, 2026
Skin irritation that's removed by lancing · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 36
Jun 9, 2026
Go past a simmer · LA Times · Across
May 30, 2026
Cook lobster at a rolling heat · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 15
Apr 5, 2026
Pass rapidly from liquid to gas (4) · The Sun · 17 Across
Apr 5, 2026
Heat beefy drink missing essential ingredients (4) · The Sun · 17 Across
Mar 24, 2026
Heat up, like water for tea · Daily Themed · 29 Down
Feb 28, 2026
What water will do at 212° F · NYT Midi · 22 Down
Dec 31, 2025
Heat water till it bubbles, say · Daily Themed · 2 Down
Dec 19, 2025
Bubble, as water · Daily Themed · 45 Down
Nov 8, 2025
Seethe · Eugene Sheffer · 46 Across
Oct 9, 2025
Cook eggs, in a way · Daily Themed · 34 Down
Sep 9, 2025
Seethe · Eugene Sheffer · 40 Across
Aug 13, 2025
Cook in hot water · New York Times · 10 Across
May 6, 2025
Bring to 212° · New York Times · 58 Down
Apr 4, 2025
Bubble up · Newsday · Down
Jan 15, 2025
Seethe · Eugene Sheffer · 51 Across
Jan 3, 2025
Prepare, as water for pasta · Daily Themed · 27 Down
Nov 29, 2024
Painful swelling · The Independent · 17 Down
Oct 31, 2024
Painful swelling · The Independent · 1 Across
Oct 13, 2024
Heat, as water · Daily Themed · 20 Down
Sep 3, 2024
Be furious · Eugene Sheffer · 14 Across
Sep 1, 2024
"Hatch an eggs-citing plan!" Way to make eggs in super-hot water · Daily Themed · 47 Across
Aug 31, 2024
Bring water to a heated dance, say · Daily Themed · 46 Across
Jul 11, 2024
Seethe · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Oct 13, 2023
Prepare in water, as an egg · Daily Themed · 7 Down
Jul 3, 2023
Seethe · Eugene Sheffer · 7 Across
May 20, 2023
Heat, as water for tea · Daily Themed · 7 Down
Feb 10, 2023
Cook in water, as an egg · Daily Themed · 48 Down
Jan 26, 2023
Cook in hot water · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Jan 12, 2023
Cook in hot water · Evening Standard · 17 Across
Nov 10, 2022
Heat, as water · Daily Themed · 33 Across
Jul 13, 2022
Cook in hot water · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Sep 30, 2021
Seethe · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Aug 15, 2021
Prepare, like water for tea · Daily Themed · 3 Down
Apr 21, 2021
Seethe · Eugene Sheffer · 7 Down
Jan 12, 2021
Seethe · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Down
Nov 6, 2020
Seethe · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Down
Jul 10, 2020
Seethe · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Down
May 24, 2018
Seethe · Evening Standard · 10 Across