This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 30, 2026 (60 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 5 squares
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APPLE as a word: A common, firm, round fruit produced by a tree of the genus Malus; The fruit of the tree Malus domestica, chiefly with a green, red, or yellow skin, cultivated in temperate climates for cidermaking, cooking, and eating.
APPLE has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 23, 2026.
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