“Oranges, but not apples” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CITRUS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Oranges, but not apples”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 4, 2025, where it runs at 1 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on December 4, 2025.
Crossing entries
Dec 4, 2025 grid1ATraditional roofing material for a Cape Cod-style house5 ltrs›14AConcession admission5 ltrs›17AAlso + Frozen water10 ltrs›20AHoopsters might hang on to them4 ltrs›23APut into practice3 ltrs›27ABrand with "counting sheep" mascots5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Mar 13, 2026NYT Crossword5 Down••••ORBSDec 4, 2025NYT Crossword1 Down••••••CITRUSOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••CITRUS6 ltrs
••••ORBS4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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