Down clue · October 21, 2026

New Mexico pepper

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

"New Mexico pepper"

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HATCHCHILE

10 letters · 3 vowels · 7 consonants

Letter analysis

10-letter answer

Letters

10

total length

Vowels

3

A E I O U

Unique

7

distinct letters

Direction

Down

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "New Mexico pepper" in the LA Times Crossword for Wednesday, October 21, 2026 resolves to HATCHCHILE, a 10-letter answer.

This is one of many clues in the day's crossword. To see the full grid of answers, return to the October 21, 2026 puzzle page.

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