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Father Gets Backing To Exchange Fruit Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PAPAWS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PAPAWS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PAPAWS" which means:
- noun
- • Small tree native to the eastern united states having oblong leaves and fleshy fruit
- • Fruit with yellow flesh; related to custard apples
An example sentence would be:
- • "She enjoys eating papaws straight from the tree."
- • "The papaws ripen in late summer and have a sweet, custard-like flesh."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic08 May 2006 | Across 10 | |
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