Red or Green Spicy Vegetable That Isn't Cold!

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Peru, Group 1868, Puzzle 2 (Mollepunko Caves).

Question is: Red or Green Spicy Vegetable That Isn't Cold!

and the answer is: HOTPEPPER

Word Meaning:

HOT PEPPER — Any of various small peppers of highly notable pungency or heat.

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