Red hot chili pepper Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Thursday, February 10, 2011 · 40-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, February 10, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 10, 2011 · 40-Down · 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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