NYT Midi Crossword · 8 Down
“Like a ghost pepper” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Midi Crossword for Wednesday, September 30, 2026 as 8 Down. The answer has 3 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Midi · Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · 8 Down
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Across
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- 24Muddy enclosure crossword clue3 letters
- 25Observed crossword clue4 letters
Down
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- 4Thingamajig crossword clue9 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Like a ghost pepper”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with H and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Like a ghost pepper” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Midi Crossword on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 8 Down.
What is the answer to the “Like a ghost pepper” crossword clue?
The answer is HOT (3 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.