Hard nut to crack? Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, August 5, 2003 · 5-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, August 5, 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 5, 2003 · 5-Down · 5 letters
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fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base
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