This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 24, 2026 (49 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 10 squares
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MANGOSTEEN
About the answer
MANGOSTEEN as a word: A tropical fruit of the tree genus Garcinia; (more specifically) A tropical fruit of the tree Garcinia mangostana.
MANGOSTEEN has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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