| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim and Fresno, for two | ||
| Tex-Mex pods | Newsday | 03 Sep 2023 |
| Serranos, e.g | LA Times Daily | 09 Jun 2023 |
| Habaneros and jalapeños | The Washington Post | 22 Nov 2020 |
| Habaneros and jalapeños | LA Times Daily | 22 Nov 2020 |
| Pungent peppers | USA Today | 13 Apr 2017 |
| Pungent peppers | ||
| Tex-Mex fare | Newsday | 27 Mar 2016 |
| Spicy pods | ||
| "Green" heat sources | ||
| Tex-Mex tidbits | ||
| Spicy ingredients | ||
| Hot stuff |