Crossword answer
PEARS
5 letters · Used for 12 different clues · 18 appearances · Last seen New York Times, September 16, 2026
Letter pattern
PEARS
Clues that lead to PEARS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Fruits often seen in still lifes5New York TimesSep 16, 2026
Harry & David’s Royal Rivieras, e.g.5Wall Street JournalJun 20, 2026
Compote fruits5Eugene ShefferFeb 17, 2026
Compote ingredients5NewsdayOct 9, 2025
Anjou and Bosc, for two5Daily ThemedOct 7, 2025
Popular poached fruits which are used to make tarts, and are packed with 84% water5Daily ThemedAug 1, 2025
Fruity footnote about a listener5Evening StandardJul 30, 2025
Fruits often poached with cinnamon5New York TimesMay 6, 2025
Elements of some still-life paintings5New York TimesMar 15, 2025
Fruit that may be poached5New York TimesFeb 26, 2025
Fleshy orchard fruits5Daily ThemedDec 23, 2024
Tasteful listeners to the piano5Evening StandardJul 10, 2024
About PEARS in crosswords
PEARS is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 18 times in our database across 12 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Fruits often seen in still lifes” in the New York Times crossword on September 16, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
ALECKSmart __
CAIROCapital on the Nile
TALLYAgree the total
ILOSE"You beat me!"
TRITECommonplace
HARPSPlucked strings
STIESFarm pens
GOREDRun through green light then stop sign
DRESSScold, with "down"
ROUGENoir's counterpart in roulette
GROPEFeel
WITHAThe Beatles' "___ Little Help From My Friends"
TIMIDShy
PARISHemingway hangout
Every appearance of PEARS (18)
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Sep 16, 2026
Fruits often seen in still lifes · New York Times · 48 Across
Jun 20, 2026
Harry & David’s Royal Rivieras, e.g. · Wall Street Journal · 97 Down
Feb 17, 2026
Compote fruits · Eugene Sheffer · 36 Across
Feb 13, 2026
Compote fruits · Eugene Sheffer · 26 Across
Oct 9, 2025
Compote ingredients · Newsday · Across
Oct 7, 2025
Anjou and Bosc, for two · Daily Themed · 43 Across
Aug 1, 2025
Popular poached fruits which are used to make tarts, and are packed with 84% water · Daily Themed · 32 Down
Jul 30, 2025
Fruity footnote about a listener · Evening Standard · 16 Down
May 6, 2025
Fruits often poached with cinnamon · New York Times · 53 Across
Mar 15, 2025
Elements of some still-life paintings · New York Times · 40 Across
Feb 26, 2025
Fruit that may be poached · New York Times · 66 Across
Dec 23, 2024
Fleshy orchard fruits · Daily Themed · 36 Across
Jul 10, 2024
Tasteful listeners to the piano · Evening Standard · 19 Across
May 8, 2024
Compote fruits · Eugene Sheffer · 36 Across
Apr 24, 2023
Compote fruits · Eugene Sheffer · 36 Across
Mar 4, 2023
Compote fruits · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Across
May 27, 2019
Fruity footnote about a listener · Evening Standard · 16 Down
Apr 24, 2018
Tasteful listeners to the piano · Evening Standard · 19 Across