Mouth-burning Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 25, 2007 · 12-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between August 2002 and June 2007.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 25, 2007 · 12-Down · 3 letters
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producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves; "hot salsa"; "jalapeno peppers are very hot"
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3 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, August 22, 2002.FIERY5 lettersanswer page
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