Hot pepper named for Cuba's capital NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Hot pepper named for Cuba's capital” crossword clue is HABANERO (8 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 17, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 8 LETTERS
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HABANERO: a hot chili pepper.
Best answers for “Hot pepper named for Cuba's capital”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HABANERO | 8 | Hot pepper named for Cuba's capital |
| 2 | HAVANAS | 7 | Cigars named after Cuba's capital similar clue |
| 3 | CAYENNE | 7 | Hot pepper similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | August 17, 2026 | HABANERO | 56 Across |
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Questions about the Hot pepper named for Cuba's capital Crossword Clue
What is the 8-letter answer to the Hot pepper named for Cuba's capital crossword clue?
HABANERO is the 8-letter answer to the “Hot pepper named for Cuba's capital” crossword clue.
When was the Hot pepper named for Cuba's capital crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 17, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Hot pepper named for Cuba's capital crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with HAVANAS (“Cigars named after Cuba's capital”), CAYENNE (“Hot pepper”).