Tongue-tingling taco topping

Cracking the Code: A Spicy Crossword Clue

This week’s crossword puzzle threw me for a loop. I was breezing through the early clues, feeling confident and energized. Then, I hit a brick wall. A single, seemingly simple clue stopped me dead in my tracks.

“Tongue-tingling taco topping”

It seemed like a straightforward clue, right? But as I stared at the blank squares, a sense of frustration started to creep in. I knew this topping – it’s a staple in many of my favorite tacos. But the word just wouldn’t come to me.

I tried everything. I re-read the clue, scanned the surrounding answers for hints, and even searched through my mental list of Mexican culinary delights. Nothing! This clue was like a phantom, teasing me with its familiarity while remaining frustratingly elusive.

So, I did what any self-respecting crossword solver would do – I called for backup. I turned to the internet, hoping for a quick solution. But alas, even Google couldn’t help me with this cryptic crossword clue.

But I wasn’t about to give up. I knew, deep down, the answer was hiding somewhere in my brain. And I was determined to crack this code.

Join me on this crossword adventure as I embark on a quest to solve this tantalizing taco mystery. Get ready to brainstorm, decode, and ultimately triumph over this tricky clue. Let’s see if we can unravel the answer together.

Available Answers:

HOT SALSA.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 19 Aug 24, Monday