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Inedible orange Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Inedible orange last seen in Newsday puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is OSAGE.
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Crossword Answer For Inedible orange:
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | OSAGE Inedible orange | (5) | Newsday | Oct 30, 2024 |
| 42% | OSAGES Inedible oranges | (6) | USA Today | Apr 17, 2016 |
| 4% | SPOILS Becomes inedible | (6) | Newsday | Oct 6, 2025 |
| 3% | NOPULP Orange juice preference | (6) | New York Times | Oct 19, 2025 |
| 3% | FRUIT Orange or pear, eg | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 3% | CURACAO Orange liqueur | (7) | Commuter | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 3% | SLICES Servings of cheese or oranges | (6) | LA Times Daily | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 3% | PERSIMMONS Orange fruits | (10) | Commuter | Oct 14, 2025 |
| 3% | ORIOLE Black-and-orange bird | (6) | Newsday | Oct 14, 2025 |
| 3% | YAM Orange tuber | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 9, 2025 |
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The clue "Inedible orange" hints at a type of orange that is not typically eaten. The answer, "OSAGE," refers to the Osage orange fruit, also known as hedge apple. While it resembles an orange, it is not meant for consumption due to its bitter taste. This clue showcases how crossword puzzles can introduce players to unique or lesser-known facts, like the existence of the Osage orange.