The term 'put back in the oven' can be summarized by three crossword solutions: recook, rewarm, and reheat. Recooking is the process of cooking something again, usually to improve its flavor or texture. Rewarming is the process of heating something that has already been cooked, usually to make it more palatable. Reheating is the process of bringing something to a temperature that is suitable for consumption, usually after it has been cooked and cooled. All three processes involve putting something back in the oven.