Doesn't sound it, but it's hot (6)
I believe the answer is:
chilli
This could be a double definition.
'doesn't sound' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.
'it but it's hot' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for chilli that I've seen before include "Hot-tasting red pepper used as relish" , "Mexican dish" , "Hot-tasting dried pod used as relish or seasoning" , "Type of capsicum" , "sort of powder" .)