Crossword clues for the word: HOTLEAD The word HOTLEAD has appeared as an answer to at least 8 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for HOTLEAD Showing 1 to 8 of 8 results Clue(s) "Gunfire, in slang" "Output from a smoking gun or, read differently, input for TheSmokingGun.com" 1951 Tim Holt oater Cop's case-breaking tip, perhaps Detective's breakthrough Detective's promising discovery Fired bullets, informally Promising prospect: Colloq.