RHETORIC

Hot air — rich rote (anag) (8)

Solution has appeared in 3 crosswords (2 across and 1 down):

• Quick crossword No 15,923 — 2021-05-19 23:00:21
  2D: Language used effectively to please or persuade (8)
• Quick crossword No 15,646 — 2020-06-29 23:00:50
  10A: Vague talk and empty promises (8)
• Quick crossword No 15,424 — 2019-10-13 23:00:05
  3A: Hot air — rich rote (anag) (8)