“Chemical that speeds up a fruit's aging process” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RIPENER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Chemical that speeds up a fruit's aging process”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 27, 2026, where it runs at 29 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 27, 2026 grid4D"Feed a cold, ___ a fever" (dubious medical advice)6 ltrs›18DSpinks who defeated Muhammad Ali4 ltrs›25DTitular Shakespearean king4 ltrs›26DRemove outer parts from, as a photo4 ltrs›29DSitar virtuoso Shankar4 ltrs›30DTehran's land4 ltrs›31DGrammy-winning a cappella group famous for their Christmas albums10 ltrs›
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Apr 27, 20261APaths for lobbed tennis balls4 ltrs›5ATribe of Arizona4 ltrs›9AFlinch, say5 ltrs›14AShort blast from a horn4 ltrs›15AActor McGregor of "Trainspotting"4 ltrs›16AHan Solo's response to Leia's "I love you"5 ltrs›17ASinger's recovery period9 ltrs›19A"Catch my drift?"5 ltrs›
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