This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 22, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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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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