Stumped by this sizzling puzzle? Discover what brings the heat!

Once upon a time, in the quaint little town of Puzzleville, there was a humble plumber named Pete. Pete was known far and wide for his extraordinary knowledge of pipes and ducts. He could fix any leak and solve any plumbing puzzle that came his way.

One bright sunny morning, the local newspaper, The Puzzler, decided to challenge the town’s residents with a tricky crossword puzzle. The clue in question was, “What might bring the heat?” As soon as Pete saw it, his eyes lit up with excitement. He knew the answer lay within his expertise, somewhere in the twisted network of pipes that he regularly waded through.

Determined to solve the crossword and help his fellow townspeople, Pete set off on an adventure through Puzzleville. He wandered down the charming streets, searching for clues hidden amongst the buildings. As he passed Ms. Jenkins’ flower shop, he noticed an unusual puddle forming near her entrance.

Curiosity piqued, Pete knelt down and inspected the water. Lo and behold, a tiny, unnoticed crack in a nearby duct seemed to be the source of this leak. Pete’s expertise allowed him to quickly deduce that the rising temperature inside the duct had caused the water to evaporate and gather on the ceiling, creating the puddle below. It was a duct that had brought the heat!

Excitedly, Pete darted to The Puzzler’s office, crossword puzzle in hand. With a roguish grin, he confidently filled in the answer: “DUCT.” The town’s residents eagerly flipped to the crossword page and marveled at Pete’s ingenuity.

Pete’s reputation began to grow as the puzzle-solving plumber. People flocked to him for all their plumbing needs, seeking advice and help with their own duct-related conundrums. The town quickly learned to look out for Pete’s secret plumbing tips hidden within The Puzzler’s crossword puzzles.

From that day forward, whenever a tricky clue referenced bringing the heat, the townspeople of Puzzleville smiled knowingly and uttered a single word: “DUCT.” And every time Pete heard those words, he couldn’t help but blush with pride, knowing his plumbing expertise had become legendary in Puzzleville.