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Can't stand the heat, say (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wilts

(Other definitions for wilts that I've seen before include "Count[r?]y" , "Becomes limp; county" , "Flags" , "(Of foliage) goes limp" , "(Of plant) becomes limp" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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