___ FireBall (red-hot candy)
Published by Naitik Mehta · April 1, 2026
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___ FireBall (red-hot candy) (6)
Answer
The answer to ___ FireBall (red-hot candy) is Atomic (6 letters).
Why does Atomic fit this clue?
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where '___ FireBall' points to ATOMIC, completing the brand name 'Atomic FireBall.' Atomic means relating to atoms or having tremendous energy or power, often associated with nuclear reactions. The candy gets its name from the intense, explosive heat sensation it creates in your mouth, mimicking the overwhelming power suggested by 'atomic.' Atomic FireBalls are small, round, cinnamon-flavored hard candies known for their extreme spiciness that builds as you suck on them.
What does ___ FireBall (red-hot candy) mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
FireBall
noun
•a brand of spicy cinnamon-flavored hard candy or whisky
red-hot
adjective
•extremely spicy or having an intense burning sensation
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 25-across in the New York Times Midi on April 1, 2026, by Alina Abidi, edited by Ian Livengood. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Atomic mean?
noun
•An atomic operation.
adjective
•Of or relating to atoms; composed of atoms; monatomic.
•Employing or relating to nuclear energy or processes.
Origin of the word Atomic
•origin: Greek atomos
•period: 17th century
The word comes from Greek 'atomos' meaning 'indivisible' (a- 'not' + tomos 'cut'), originally used by ancient philosophers like Democritus to describe the smallest possible particles of matter that could not be divided further.
How to use Atomic in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Atomic.
•“The Atomic FireBall candy lived up to its name, burning my tongue with intense cinnamon heat.”
•“Scientists studied the atomic structure of the newly discovered element.”
•“The atomic bomb changed the course of World War II and ushered in the nuclear age.”
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- What is the answer to ___ FireBall (red-hot candy)?
- The answer is Atomic (6 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Midi on April 1, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to ___ FireBall (red-hot candy) have?
- The answer has 6 letters: Atomic.
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NYT Midi — Apr 1, 2026
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editor
Ian Livengood
date
position
25 Across
answer length
6 letters