One may bear fruit — but not if it's the answer! Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LEMON One may bear fruit — but not if it's the answer! (5) The Times Cryptic Oct 26, 2016
87% PEAR Fruit that may be poached (4)
83% PAW One of four, for a bear (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 2, 2026
83% MAMA One of the Three Bears (4) USA Today Dec 12, 2025
79% CARE ___ Bears (4) Universal Jan 6, 2026
79% CARRY Bear (5) The Telegraph Quick Jan 5, 2026
79% MIEN Bearing (4) LA Times Daily Dec 18, 2025
75% APPEARS Seems likely answer - soft pieces of fruit (7) (7) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 22, 2026
75% LINDEN Another name for a lime tree not bearing citrus fruit (6) The Times Specialist Sunday Jan 18, 2026
75% SEASONAL Christmas stamp bearing one of the disciples (8) The Telegraph Toughie Dec 26, 2025

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