Hot dog topping

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chili

'hot dog topping' is the definition.
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This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for chili that I've seen before include "Spicy pepper" , "African wind" , "Hot pod (US spelling)" , "Hot pepper (US spelling)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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