Pepper that's two steps above poblano on the Scoville scale Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Pepper that's two steps above poblano on the Scoville scale” from the New York Times crossword of February 18, 2026? It has 7 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, FEBRUARY 18, 2026
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SERRANO is the answer to “Pepper that's two steps above poblano on the Scoville scale”. It means a small hot pepper.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A small hot pepper.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EASRORN.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Hotter cousin of a jalapeno”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Pepper that's two steps above poblano on the Scoville scale”?
SERRANO, 7 letters: a small hot pepper.
When was “Pepper that's two steps above poblano on the Scoville scale” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of February 18, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with S.