Pepper that's two steps above poblano on the Scoville scale Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, February 18, 2026 · 24-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 18, 2026 · 24-Across · 7 letters
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Ellipsis of serrano pepper, a chili pepper, a cultivar of Capsicum annuum which originated in the mountainous regions of the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo and is used in cooking.
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