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“Bosc or Bartlett fruit”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Bosc or Bartlett fruit”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, May 26, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter P
Last letter R
P ? ? R

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

P E A R

The answer to “Bosc or Bartlett fruit” is PEAR

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published May 26, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter P starts with

The clue “Bosc or Bartlett fruit” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, May 26, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is PEAR — a 4-letter word that begins with P and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer PEAR

PEAR has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Bosc or Bartlett fruit”

What is the answer to “Bosc or Bartlett fruit” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is PEAR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, May 26, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Bosc or Bartlett fruit”?

The answer PEAR contains 4 letters.

Was “Bosc or Bartlett fruit” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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