Crossword answer
CAPSICUM
8 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 11 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, July 31, 2026
Letter pattern
CAPSICUM
Clues that lead to CAPSICUM
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Red pepper8Daily ExpressJul 31, 2026
Pepper8Evening StandardJul 12, 2026
Limits one copper to medium pepper8Daily ExpressMay 11, 2026
Copper tucked into fresh scampi and pepper8The IndependentSep 1, 2025
Trump is making a comeback with something seedy?8The IndependentJan 3, 2024
Form of aspic with sweet pepper8Evening StandardSep 21, 2023
About CAPSICUM in crosswords
CAPSICUM is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 11 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Red pepper” in the Daily Express crossword on July 31, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
RELEVANTOn point
RECKLESSLike crazy driving - though without a crash, we're told
ASTERISKStar put in jeopardy beneath a wobbly set
SOBSTORYTearful tale
TRANSFERHandover
FENGSHUIChinese home-decor philosophy
ADMIRALSShip brass
HYPNOTICMesmerising
ADRIATICNorthernmost arm of the Mediterranean
FRONTIERBorder
CHANCEITTake a risk
MRSCLAUSArctic cookiemaker
TWENTIESBlooming years passed wearing shackles
PRETASTEEarly sample
Every appearance of CAPSICUM (11)
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Jul 31, 2026
Red pepper · Daily Express · 13 Down
Jul 12, 2026
Pepper · Evening Standard · 6 Down
May 11, 2026
Limits one copper to medium pepper · Daily Express · 4 Across
Sep 1, 2025
Copper tucked into fresh scampi and pepper · The Independent · 17 Down
Jan 3, 2024
Trump is making a comeback with something seedy? · The Independent · 15 Across
Sep 21, 2023
Form of aspic with sweet pepper · Evening Standard · 35 Across
Nov 28, 2022
Pepper · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Jan 14, 2022
Pepper · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Dec 17, 2021
Pepper · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Mar 3, 2021
Pepper · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Jan 12, 2018
Pepper · Evening Standard · 1 Down