“Pears used for cooking” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BOSCS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pears used for cooking”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 2, 2026, where it runs at 41 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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