Throws in the microwave

ZAPS

What you do to leftovers when you’re too hungry to wait for the oven.

"Throws in the microwave" is a playful clue where "throws" hints at a quick action, like tossing something in for a burst of heat. The answer "ZAPS" fits because it’s slang for microwaving food—think of the sound or the idea of "zapping" leftovers. The wordplay ties the casual action ("throws") to the onomatopoeic "zap," making it a clever, concise match.