Gourd Also Known As A Vegetable Pear Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is CHAYOTE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CHAYOTE

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	46%	15		Also known as ash gourd or white gourd
3	38%	15		Also known as sponge gourd or vegetable sponge

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We think the answer is "CHAYOTE" which means:

noun

• Sechium edule, a tropical american perennial herbaceous vine having tendrils, tuberous roots, and a green, pear-shaped fruit cooked as a vegetable.
• The fruit of this plant.

An example sentence would be:

• "I added some sliced chayote to the stir-fry for extra crunch."
• "The chayote plant belongs to the gourd family."

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New York Times16 Sep 2017	Down 40
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