What is the answer to "___ FireBall (red-hot candy)" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "___ FireBall (red-hot candy)" is ATOMIC (6 letters).

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___ FireBall (red-hot candy) NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the April 1, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “___ FireBall (red-hot candy)” from the NYT Midi Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

ATOMIC

6 letters · Across · last seen April 1, 2026

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