What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Pico de ___ (salsa variety)" from September 29, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Pico de ___ (salsa variety)”

This clue appeared as 3-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

GALLO

Letters5

Starts withG

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Sep 29, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Pico de ___ (salsa variety)” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 29, 2026 as 3-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with G and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Pico de ___ (salsa variety)” clue?+

The answer is GALLO (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+

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