Crossword answer
PERSIMMON
9 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, March 13, 2026
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PERSIMMON
Clues that lead to PERSIMMON
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PERSIMMON is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Sweet tropical fruit” in the Evening Standard crossword on March 13, 2026.
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Every appearance of PERSIMMON (3)
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Mar 13, 2026
Sweet tropical fruit · Evening Standard · 25 Across
Nov 23, 2025
The national fruit of Japan, the kaki, is a variety of it · New York Times · 49 Down
Nov 13, 2020
Sweet tropical fruit · Evening Standard · 25 Across