Something found in a plum, but not a pear Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 1, 2025 · 18-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 1, 2025 · 18-Across · 3 letters
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the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed; "you should remove the stones from prunes before cooking"
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