Writer Retaining Accountant Is A Nut Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PECAN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	99%	5		Exact Match!
	noun • wood of a pecan tree • tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts • smooth brown oval nut of south central United States
	34%	14		Quickly retaining and retaining moisture
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	29%	6		Structure similar to a nut but not a true nut
	noun • small dry indehiscent fruit with the seed distinct from the fruit wall

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic11 Jan 2001	Across 15
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