July 24, 2026 Daily / 49A / 10 letters
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Tropical fruit with white flesh and a deep-red rind NYT Crossword Clue
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MANGOSTEEN
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Why This Answer Fits
MANGOSTEEN is the 10-letter answer for the clue "Tropical fruit with white flesh and a deep-red rind". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 49A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: MANGOSTEEN in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- MANGOSTEEN has 10 letters, matching the required slot for 49A.
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For the clue "Tropical fruit with white flesh and a deep-red rind", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 10-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- At 10 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
- This clue appears at 49A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 49A
Answer length 10
Puzzle type Daily
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