“Chef Jacques ___, holder of 16 James Beard awards” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PEPIN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Chef Jacques ___, holder of 16 James Beard awards”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 8, 2025, where it runs at 40 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.