Heat nearly to boiling
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is SCALD.
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Why it fits
SCALD is the 5-letter answer to “Heat nearly to boiling” in the February 26, 2025 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so SCALD both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.