Spicy Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 5, 2025 · 50-Down
Appeared in 7 New York Times Crosswords between February 1996 and December 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 5, 2025 · 50-Down · 3 letters
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producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves; "hot salsa"; "jalapeno peppers are very hot"
adjective
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3 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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