Answer: jalapeno

AnswerCrossword Clue
JALAPENO

Hot pepper

JALAPENO

Potent pepper

JALAPENO

Nachos topping

JALAPENO
Heat source, perhaps
JALAPENO
Pungent pepper
JALAPENOHeat source?
JALAPENOHot stuff
JALAPENOIt may heat up a dish
JALAPENOChipotle, e.g.
JALAPENOHeat source