“Pepper that's two steps above poblano on the Scoville scale” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SERRANO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pepper that's two steps above poblano on the Scoville scale”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 18, 2026, where it runs at 24 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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