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Popper pepper (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

jalapeno

(Other definitions for jalapeno that I've seen before include "Very hot chilli pepper" , "Variety of chilli" , "Hot type of capsicum pepper" , "Green chilli pepper used in Mexican cooking" , "Hot green chilli" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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