The stones in stone fruits Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, February 15, 2023 · 59-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 15, 2023 · 59-Down · 4 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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