| RISTRA | A string of dried chilli peppers (6) |
| ANCHOS | Sweet dried chilli peppers |
| CAYENNE | Hot powder from dried chilli peppers (7) |
| BONNET | Word that links with "Scotch" for a fairy-ring mushroom, a hot habanero chilli pepper, a species of sea snail or a Tam o' Shanter cap (6) |
| APACHE | Grow this dwarf hot chilli pepper on a sunny windowsill (6) |
| SCOTCH | '- - - - - - Bonnet', quite a fiery chilli pepper (6) |
| BIRDSEYE | A fermata; a kind of primrose, speedwell, tobacco or other plant with flowers of two contrasting colours; a small yet fiery red chilli pepper; a pattern of spotted diamonds; or, a term denoting a view |
| PIRIPIRI | A Portuguese hot sauce of African origin made from red chilli peppers (4-4) |
| SCOTCHBONNETS | Types of hot chilli peppers named after their resemblance to tam o' shanters (6,7) |
| GUACAMOLE | A dish of mashed avocado mixed with chopped onion, tomatoes and chilli peppers (9) |
| SCOVILLE | Scale measuring the pungency of chilli peppers (8) |
| NIGHTSHADE | Family of plants that includes tomatoes, aubergines, capsicums, chilli peppers and potatoes (10) |
| SALSA | What spicy sauce of tomatoes, onions and chilli peppers can accompany Mexican foods? (5) |
| SMITH | Joining the band in the late 1980s, this Red Hot Chilli Peppers' drummer bears a strong resemblance to American actor Will Ferrell. (5) |
| NAGA | The ___ Viper is one of the hottest chilli peppers ever measured (4) |
| CAPSICUM | (GKN) Plant genus of the nightshade family (Solanaceae) that comprises the sweet and chilli peppers (8) |
| RAINDANCE | The Adventures of ____ Maggie, 2011 single by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers |
| ROUILLE | Sauce of red chilli peppers, garlic and breadcrumbs, often served with bouillabaisse |
| HARISSA | North African paste made from chilli peppers, spices, and olive oil |
| CAPSICUMS | Sweet or chilli peppers (9) |
