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| 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros • orange fruit resembling a plum; edible when fully ripe | ||||
| 43% | 7 | A misnomer or misidentification | ||
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| 43% | 8 | Misnomer | ||
verb • To title incorrectly; to give the wrong name to. | ||||
Odd Misnomer Associated With Soft Fruit
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PERSIMMON which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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PERSIMMON
Updated: September 1, 2025
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