R-rated, in a way (6)

I believe the answer is:

steamy

(Other definitions for steamy that I've seen before include "Passionate" , "Full of vapour; erotic (book)" , "Vaporous: lustful" , "Erotic - vaporous" , "Hot and humid - erotic" .)

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

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