Oak starter Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 29, 2003 · 16-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between September 1995 and September 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 29, 2003 · 16-Across · 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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