The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word JALAPENO which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2023.
Pungent pepper crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| JALAPENO | 50 % | 8 |
| CHILI | 38 % | 5 |
| CAYENNE | 13 % | 7 |
Why may JALAPENO be the right solution?
The pungent pepper referred to in the clue is commonly known as "JALAPENO".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Pungent pepper
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- chili pepper
- hot pepper
- spicy pepper
- chili
- serrano
- capsaicin
- cayenne pepper
- bell pepper
- popper
- shu
- oc
- anaheim
Crossword Answer definitions
JALAPENO noun- A cultivar of hot chili pepper, Capsicum annuum.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result JALAPENO
- Burrito topping
- Hot pepper
- Potent pepper
- Nachos topping
- Heat source, perhaps
- Pungent pepper
- Heat source?
- Hot stuff
- It may heat up a dish
- Chipotle, e.g.
More clues leading to the result CHILI
- Diner dish
- Kind of dog?
- Mexican food
- Spicy stew
- ___ con carne
- Baked potato topping
- Curry ingredient
- Hot dog topping
- Diner specialty
- Camp cook's meal