“Purple fruit with a distinctive inner shape” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STARAPPLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Purple fruit with a distinctive inner shape”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 5, 2025, where it runs at 96 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.