Crossword answer
PEPPER
6 letters · Used for 15 different clues · 22 appearances · Last seen USA Today, July 2, 2026
Letter pattern
PEPPER
Clues that lead to PEPPER
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Jalapeno, e.g.6USA TodayJul 2, 2026
Salt and ___ shakers6Daily ThemedApr 13, 2026
Ground, black, to taste6New York TimesMar 15, 2026
Very quietly look around for something hot6Evening StandardMar 9, 2026
Mill material6NewsdayFeb 27, 2026
Man City's manager for a season6The IndependentSep 25, 2025
Salt's partner on a table6NewsdayJul 22, 2025
Condiment6The IndependentNov 10, 2024
Member of Parliament importing very soft pelt6The IndependentNov 1, 2024
CAUTION! Chili ___, spicy food staple that shouldn't be stored in a metal container6Daily ThemedAug 16, 2024
To look very soft hearted can be sweet6Evening StandardOct 23, 2023
Jalapeño, for one6Eugene ShefferJun 23, 2023
Salt and ___ hair6Daily ThemedFeb 4, 2023
"Cayenne" or "chili" follower6Daily ThemedDec 21, 2022
Condiment type6Evening StandardJul 4, 2019
About PEPPER in crosswords
PEPPER is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 22 times in our database across 15 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Jalapeno, e.g.” in the USA Today crossword on July 2, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
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ARARATTurkish peak
FASTERQuicker to make a fatheaded bloomer
COVERTBeing secretive, finished in court
ODESSABlack Sea port
STEERSTakes the helm
KEYFOBAuto unlocker, of a sort
PACIFYMollify
MATRONHousemother
OILRIGKit for obtaining fossil fuel (3,3)
STAPESSmall strips in small bone (6)
OXYGENElement in water
SIRIUS___ Black (Harry Potter) – Dog Star (6)
BEHEADDecapitate
Every appearance of PEPPER (22)
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Jul 2, 2026
Jalapeno, e.g. · USA Today · 46 Across
Apr 13, 2026
Salt and ___ shakers · Daily Themed · 21 Across
Mar 15, 2026
Ground, black, to taste · New York Times · 86 Across
Mar 9, 2026
Very quietly look around for something hot · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Feb 27, 2026
Mill material · Newsday · Across
Sep 25, 2025
Man City's manager for a season · The Independent · 1 Down
Jul 22, 2025
Salt's partner on a table · Newsday · Across
Nov 10, 2024
Condiment · The Independent · 20 Across
Nov 1, 2024
Member of Parliament importing very soft pelt · The Independent · 10 Down
Sep 26, 2024
Condiment · Evening Standard · 24 Down
Sep 7, 2024
Condiment · The Independent · 12 Across
Aug 16, 2024
CAUTION! Chili ___, spicy food staple that shouldn't be stored in a metal container · Daily Themed · 7 Down
Jan 28, 2024
Condiment · The Independent · 7 Across
Jan 20, 2024
Condiment · The Independent · 12 Across
Oct 23, 2023
To look very soft hearted can be sweet · Evening Standard · 24 Down
Jun 23, 2023
Jalapeño, for one · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Down
Feb 4, 2023
Salt and ___ hair · Daily Themed · 4 Down
Jan 6, 2023
Condiment · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Dec 21, 2022
"Cayenne" or "chili" follower · Daily Themed · 6 Down
Nov 24, 2020
Very quietly look around for something hot · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Jul 4, 2019
Condiment type · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Aug 3, 2018
Condiment · Evening Standard · 24 Down