Apples, pears and quinces, botanically NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Apples, pears and quinces, botanically" is POMES.
The clue refers to a category of fruits in botanical terms. Apples, pears, and quinces are examples of pomes, a type of fruit produced by flowering plants in the subtribe Malinae of the family Rosaceae.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 14, 2025.
Pomes are fruits with a core of several small seeds, surrounded by a tough membrane.
Pears and quinces, e.g.
The answer to “Apples, pears and quinces, botanically” in the New York Times puzzle October 14 2025 is POMES. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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