Pepper with a "delayed fuse" Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Saturday, September 2, 2023 · 14-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, September 2, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 2, 2023 · 14-Across · 7 letters
SERRANO0 of 7 letters revealed
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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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