| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Peppers from the Yucatan Peninsula | USA Today | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Peppers named after a Cuban city | USA Today | 12 Mar 2022 |
| They rate very high on the Scoville scale | New York Times | 04 Dec 2021 |
| Jalapenos' spicier cousins | Universal | 18 Jul 2019 |
| Jalapenos' spicier cousins | ||
| Fiery peppers | New York Times | 02 Dec 2018 |
| Fiery peppers | ||
| They're high on the Scoville scale | LA Times Daily | 11 Feb 2017 |
| Peppers with ample 87-Across | ||
| Hot chilies |