“They rate up to 350,000 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.HABANEROS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “They rate up to 350,000 on the Scoville scale”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 2, 2026, where it runs at 16 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 2, 2026 grid4DDuration5 ltrs›5DModern security threat4 ltrs›6DOrg. with the Rule of Law Initiative3 ltrs›7DCylindrical oven7 ltrs›8DExtremely well-liked?14 ltrs›9DPersonal opinion?10 ltrs›10DHooting and hollering5 ltrs›11DPart of an underground network4 ltrs›12DPithy put-downs4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 2, 20261AHavanese greeting3 ltrs›4ATolstoy book whose title asks a question9 ltrs›13AReluctantly stoop5 ltrs›17AH.S. class for tough life lessons?5 ltrs›18A"Just tell me when it's over"9 ltrs›19ADance move also known as a backslide8 ltrs›21ASkims, as soup stock6 ltrs›22AFig. that cannot start with 93 ltrs›
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