Apples and pears, botanically Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, August 14, 2022 · 39-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, August 14, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 14, 2022 · 39-Across · 5 letters
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a fleshy fruit (apple or pear or related fruits) having seed chambers and an outer fleshy part
noun
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