“*Fruit whose name is also a synonym for a grouch” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CRABAPPLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “*Fruit whose name is also a synonym for a grouch”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 1, 2025, where it runs at 23 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 1, 2025 grid4DBeverage holder that's typically red7 ltrs›5DCapital of South Dakota6 ltrs›6DCharacteristically laid-back5 ltrs›7DActress Knightley5 ltrs›8DDispensed from a keg5 ltrs›9DLike some homes and phones6 ltrs›10DItems on a blackboard tray7 ltrs›21DDown3 ltrs›22DThey result in two baseball outs, for short3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 1, 20251APotato chip, to Brits5 ltrs›6ABoxing call, informally3 ltrs›9AAward you can wear5 ltrs›14ATower of ___ (mathematical puzzle with disks)5 ltrs›15ACash in Kyoto3 ltrs›16ADeliver a TED talk, say5 ltrs›17A"Stop!," during roughhousing5 ltrs›18ASomething found in a plum, but not a pear3 ltrs›
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