Crossword clue
“They rate up to 350,000 on the Scoville scale”
This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, January 2, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.
Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance
HABANEROSLetters9
Starts withH
Ends withS
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “They rate up to 350,000 on the Scoville scale” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 2, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with H and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “They rate up to 350,000 on the Scoville scale” clue?+
The answer is HABANEROS (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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