Crossword clue
“Very spicy”
This clue appeared as 40-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
PICANTELetters7
Starts withP
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Very spicy” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 24, 2026 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with P and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Very spicy” clue?+
The answer is PICANTE (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 24, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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