Spicy Mexican pepper Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, June 2, 2021 · 42-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, June 2, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 2, 2021 · 42-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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