Wondering what the answer to "Pungent pepper" is? This crossword clue appeared in LA Times Daily Crossword on August 22, 2023. We searched through our archive of crossword solutions and identified 71 possible answers. JALAPENO (8 letters) ranks first with a 99% confidence score, making it our strongest recommendation.
Answer For Pungent pepper:
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71 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
JALAPENO
Pungent pepper
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2023
99%
JALAPENO
Pungent pepper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2023
8%
PAIR
Salt and pepper, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
PAIR
Salt and pepper, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
CAYENNE
Hot pepper
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
CAYENNE
Hot pepper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
8%
SERRANO
Pico de gallo pepper
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
8%
SERRANO
Pico de gallo pepper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
8%
PIMENTO
One spelling for a cherry pepper
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
8%
PIMENTO
One spelling for a cherry pepper
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
8%
SCAPE
Garlic __: pungent stalk
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
8%
SCAPE
Garlic __: pungent stalk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
8%
ANCHO
Dried poblano pepper
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
8%
ANCHO
Dried poblano pepper
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
8%
ONIONY
Like some pungent dips
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
8%
ONIONY
Like some pungent dips
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
TRIPE
Ingredient in pepper pot soup
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
8%
TRIPE
Ingredient in pepper pot soup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
8%
GRIMACED
Reacted to an unexpectedly spicy shishito pepper, say
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
8%
GRIMACED
Reacted to an unexpectedly spicy shishito pepper, say
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
8%
SNEEZE
React to pepper, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
8%
SNEEZE
React to pepper, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
8%
SEASON
Add salt and pepper to, say
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 1, 2025
8%
SEASON
Add salt and pepper to, say
Universal Crossword · Jul 1, 2025
8%
PERIPERI
*Portuguese hot pepper sauce
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2025
8%
PERIPERI
*Portuguese hot pepper sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2025
8%
SEASONTOTASTE
Recipe direction for using salt and pepper, or a theme hint
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2025
8%
SEASONTOTASTE
Recipe direction for using salt and pepper, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
8%
HABANERO
Usually orange hot pepper
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2025
8%
HABANERO
Usually orange hot pepper
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2025
8%
RED
Common bell pepper color
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2025
8%
RED
Common bell pepper color
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2025
8%
POBLANO
Ancho pepper, before it's dried
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2024
8%
POBLANO
Ancho pepper, before it's dried
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2024
8%
DURIAN
Spiny, pungent fruit
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2024
8%
DURIAN
Spiny, pungent fruit
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2024
8%
STUFFEDOLIVE
Martini garnish with blue cheese or red pepper
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2024
8%
STUFFEDOLIVE
Martini garnish with blue cheese or red pepper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2024
8%
ACRID
Very pungent
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 3, 2024
8%
ACRID
Very pungent
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
8%
GARLICROTI
Indian flatbread baked with pungent cloves
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2024
8%
GARLICROTI
Indian flatbread baked with pungent cloves
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2024
8%
HARISSA
Red pepper paste from northwestern Africa
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2024
8%
HARISSA
Red pepper paste from northwestern Africa
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
8%
BELL
___ pepper
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 24, 2024
8%
BELL
___ pepper
Universal Crossword · Sep 24, 2024
8%
ANCHOCHILE
Mexican pepper used in mole
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2024
8%
ANCHOCHILE
Mexican pepper used in mole
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2024
8%
SALT
Pepa or pepper partner
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2024
8%
SALT
Pepa or pepper partner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2024
8%
HONEYMUSTARD
Sweet, pungent spread
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2024
8%
HONEYMUSTARD
Sweet, pungent spread
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2024
8%
PIQUANT
Pleasantly pungent
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 3, 2023
8%
PIQUANT
Pleasantly pungent
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 3, 2023
8%
GARLICPRESS
*Device that crushes pungent cloves
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2023
8%
GARLICPRESS
*Device that crushes pungent cloves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2023
8%
BREAKTHESPICE
Encouragement to a waiter adding ground pepper to a dish?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2023
8%
BREAKTHESPICE
Encouragement to a waiter adding ground pepper to a dish?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2023
8%
POT
Word after "pepper" or "coffee"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2023
8%
POT
Word after "pepper" or "coffee"
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2023
8%
HEATRISES
Why upstairs is warmer in winter, and a hint to the placement of the pepper varieties in this puzzle
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2023
8%
HEATRISES
Why upstairs is warmer in winter, and a hint to the placement of the pepper varieties in this puzzle
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
8%
UNIT
Scoville __: chili pepper heat measurement
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2022
8%
UNIT
Scoville __: chili pepper heat measurement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2022
8%
SULTANPEPPER
Turkish ruler’s pungent condiment?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 3, 2022
8%
SULTANPEPPER
Turkish ruler’s pungent condiment?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 3, 2022
8%
PETERPIPER
Pickled pepper picker
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2021
8%
PETERPIPER
Pickled pepper picker
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2021
8%
DENVEROMELET
Ham, pepper and green onion dish
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2021
8%
DENVEROMELET
Ham, pepper and green onion dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2021
8%
CHILI
Word before "pepper" or "powder"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2021
8%
CHILI
Word before "pepper" or "powder"
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2021
8%
CHIPOTLE
Smoked pepper in Mexican cuisine
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2020
8%
CHIPOTLE
Smoked pepper in Mexican cuisine
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2020
8%
PEARLONION
Small, pungent pickling vegetable [30th]
(10)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 13, 2020
8%
PEARLONION
Small, pungent pickling vegetable [30th]
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 13, 2020
8%
SCOVILLESCALE
Heat measurement system, or a hint to the pepper types at the starts of 20-, 24- and 42-Across
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2020
8%
SCOVILLESCALE
Heat measurement system, or a hint to the pepper types at the starts of 20-, 24- and 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2020
8%
DASH
Small amount of pepper
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2019
8%
DASH
Small amount of pepper
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2019
8%
SEASONINGS
Salt and pepper
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2018
8%
SEASONINGS
Salt and pepper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2018
1%
RISTRA
String of dried chile peppers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
RISTRA
String of dried chile peppers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
TONGUETWISTER
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers," e.g.
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
TONGUETWISTER
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
SPICYMUSEUM
Place to learn about chili peppers?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
SPICYMUSEUM
Place to learn about chili peppers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
ANCHOS
Pozole peppers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
ANCHOS
Pozole peppers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
RABE
Broccoli ___ (peppery vegetable)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
RABE
Broccoli ___ (peppery vegetable)
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
RELLENOS
Chiles ___ (Mexican stuffed peppers)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
RELLENOS
Chiles ___ (Mexican stuffed peppers)
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
MONTEREYJACK
Cheese sometimes flavored with hot peppers
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
1%
MONTEREYJACK
Cheese sometimes flavored with hot peppers
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
1%
WESTERNOMELETTE
Brunch order with ham and peppers (... letters 11-7)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
1%
WESTERNOMELETTE
Brunch order with ham and peppers (... letters 11-7)
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
1%
PIZZABAGEL
Hybrid food you might top with pepperoni
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 24, 2025
1%
PIZZABAGEL
Hybrid food you might top with pepperoni
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2025
1%
HOT
Like Scotch bonnet peppers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2025
1%
HOT
Like Scotch bonnet peppers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2025
1%
YORK
Big name in peppermint patties
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
1%
YORK
Big name in peppermint patties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
1%
SERRANOS
Some spicy peppers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2025
1%
SERRANOS
Some spicy peppers
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2025
1%
CHILIPOWDER
*Spice made from peppers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2025
1%
CHILIPOWDER
*Spice made from peppers
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2025
1%
REAPERS
Carolina __: superhot peppers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2024
1%
REAPERS
Carolina __: superhot peppers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
1%
VEGANPIZZA
Pie with plant-based pepperoni, perhaps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2024
1%
VEGANPIZZA
Pie with plant-based pepperoni, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2024
1%
GRIND
Pulverize, as peppercorns
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2024
1%
GRIND
Pulverize, as peppercorns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2024
1%
ADOBO
Mexican marinade made with chili peppers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2024
1%
ADOBO
Mexican marinade made with chili peppers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2024
1%
PECK
Unit of pickled peppers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2023
1%
PECK
Unit of pickled peppers
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2023
1%
WESTERNOMELET
Brunch dish with ham and peppers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2022
1%
WESTERNOMELET
Brunch dish with ham and peppers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2022
1%
PIPER
Peter, the pickled-pepper picker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2022
1%
PIPER
Peter, the pickled-pepper picker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2022
1%
PREP
Peeling onions, chopping peppers, etc.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 20, 2022
1%
PREP
Peeling onions, chopping peppers, etc.
Universal Crossword · Apr 20, 2022
1%
POBLANOS
Mexican chili peppers
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 27, 2022
1%
POBLANOS
Mexican chili peppers
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 27, 2022
1%
PEE
One of a peppery trio?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2021
1%
PEE
One of a peppery trio?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2021
1%
WESTERNOMELETS
Eggy breakfasts containing ham and peppers (... 11 to 7)
(14)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2021
1%
WESTERNOMELETS
Eggy breakfasts containing ham and peppers (... 11 to 7)
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2021
1%
KUNGPAOBEEF
Meaty Chinese dish with peppers (6-8)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2019
1%
KUNGPAOBEEF
Meaty Chinese dish with peppers (6-8)
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2019
1%
JALAPENOS
Hot peppers
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 20, 2019
1%
JALAPENOS
Hot peppers
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 20, 2019
1%
CHILIS
Hot peppers
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 6, 2018
1%
CHILIS
Hot peppers
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 6, 2018
1%
FROSTEDFLAMES
Cereal flavored with really hot peppers?
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 22, 2018
1%
FROSTEDFLAMES
Cereal flavored with really hot peppers?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 22, 2018
1%
CHIPOTLES
Hot peppers
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 5, 2018
1%
CHIPOTLES
Hot peppers
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 5, 2018
1%
BURNINGMANNA
Heavenly food made from very hot peppers?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 4, 2018
1%
BURNINGMANNA
Heavenly food made from very hot peppers?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 4, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Pungent pepper" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 71 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is JALAPENO (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Pungent pepper"?
The best answer for "Pungent pepper" is JALAPENO with 8 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Pungent pepper" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on August 22, 2023.