Hot pepper named for Cuba's capital Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Monday, August 17, 2026 · 56-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, August 17, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 17, 2026 · 56-Across · 8 letters
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An intensely spicy chili pepper, Capsicum chinense.
noun
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