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“Tool for cutting apples or pears”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tool for cutting apples or pears”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, October 13, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 11 letters

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Letters 11
First letter F
Last letter R
F ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? R

A 11-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

F R U I T S L I C E R

The answer to “Tool for cutting apples or pears” is FRUITSLICER

Letters 11
Direction Down
Published Oct 13, 2025

Letter analysis: the 11-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 9 of 11 positions
Vowels 4 36% of word
Consonants 7 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “Tool for cutting apples or pears” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, October 13, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is FRUITSLICER — a 11-letter word that begins with F and ends with R.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 7 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.

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Frequently asked questions about “Tool for cutting apples or pears”

What is the answer to “Tool for cutting apples or pears” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FRUITSLICER — a 11-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, October 13, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Tool for cutting apples or pears”?

The answer FRUITSLICER contains 11 letters.

Was “Tool for cutting apples or pears” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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