Crossword clue
“Mexican state that shares its name with a hot sauce”
This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 21, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
TABASCOLetters7
Starts withT
Ends withO
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Mexican state that shares its name with a hot sauce” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 21, 2025 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with T and ends with O, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Mexican state that shares its name with a hot sauce” clue?+
The answer is TABASCO (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 21, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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