Very hot (8)
'very hot' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for scorching that I've seen before include "Moving very fast" , "Very hot" , "Burning superficially" .)
'very hot' is the definition.
(in the tropics)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for tropical that I've seen before include "Of regions north and south of the Equator" , "Fervidly hot" , "rainforest areas" , "Relating to very warm areas" , "Hot and humid type of weather" .)
(Other definitions for steaming that I've seen before include "Cooking with vapour" , "Very hot; angry" , "Legless" , "Emitting vapour - drunk - moving rapidly through a crowd stealing" , "Piping hot" .)
(Another definition for sizzling that I've seen is " Noise of oil in a hot pan".)
'very hot' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for searing that I've seen before include "Scorching" , "An aromatic liquid; aumbry (anag.)" .)