What is the answer to "Impassioned" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Impassioned" is FIERY (5 letters).

Impassioned NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the October 20, 2026 puzzle

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FIERY

5 letters · Down · last seen October 20, 2026

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