Apples, pears and quinces, botanically Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, October 14, 2025 · 3-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 14, 2025 · 3-Down · 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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