Pear-shaped fruit crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with F and has 3 letters.

FIG

FIG — the 3-letter solution to “Pear-shaped fruit”, entered at 40 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for November 15, 2021.

About this clue

“Pear-shaped fruit” appeared as 40 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on November 15, 2021, and the answer is 3 letters long. We have tracked this clue 4 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on May 27, 2025.

Letters
3
Position
40 Down
Times seen
4

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • LOQUAT6 letters

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Pear-shaped fruit”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, November 15, 2021, the answer to “Pear-shaped fruit” is FIG — 3 letters, entered at 40 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: FIG, LOQUAT. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 3 letters and starts with F.

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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.