Hot current right inside (8)
I believe the answer is:
tropical
This clue might be a double definition.
'hot' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)
'current right inside' is the second definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tropical that I've seen before include "rainforest areas" , "Originating from hotter parts of the earth" , "Relating to very warm areas" , "Describes weather that is hot and humid" , "Of regions north and south of the Equator" .)