Fruits related to grapefruits

Latest answer — January 03, 2026

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  1. 1Spoilers that ruin a whole lot
  2. 10Ditch digger
  3. 15Building that shouldn't have running water
  4. 16Actor Maguire
  5. 17Save me!
  6. 18Stretch one's legs, say
  7. 19Really went for
  8. 20French fathers
  9. 21PlayStation 5 maker
  10. 22Hairstyle associated with lesbian culture
  11. 24Campus mil. group
  12. 26"On top of that ..."
  13. 28European capital that names some animals if you interchange its last two letters
  14. 29Part of many a financial portfolio
  15. 30Spot
  16. 31One in hand?
  17. 32Add pizazz to
  18. 35Poke option
  19. 36Prefix with sphere
  20. 38Place to make offers
  21. 39Admit
  22. 41"Allow me!"
  23. 43Number range for some board games
  24. 44How someone might be caught
  25. 45Blemish
  26. 47Unwasted?
  27. 48Direction to get to an address
  28. 53"Your point being ...?"
  29. 54Uncovered
  30. 55Have a feeling
  31. 56Aids in recalling
  32. 57What "seder" means, literally
  33. 58Exaggerated speaking style that promotes language development

Down

  1. 1Unwanted mail
  2. 2Berry found in swamps
  3. 3Work place
  4. 4Some chances to get credit, in brief
  5. 5Symbols of love on some bridges
  6. 6Opposite of "with the works"
  7. 7Lincolnesque, in a way
  8. 8Behold, in Latin
  9. 9Support from an angel
  10. 10Corner piece
  11. 11Fruits related to grapefruits
  12. 12Save space, in a way
  13. 13Words on an incriminating email, perhaps
  14. 14Emoji indicating interest
  15. 23Language in which "thank you" is "shukriya"
  16. 24Appliance that uses a thermostat to know when to stop
  17. 25Performer who's juggling a lot?
  18. 26Tech that records movement
  19. 27Part of a certain steering system
  20. 28When repeated, a fish
  21. 29Place with a chapel and mess hall
  22. 33Soft, sticky treat
  23. 34Drifters at sea
  24. 37Fervent
  25. 40Annual event with baskets
  26. 42Not so simple
  27. 45Where French fries are "frog sticks"
  28. 46Start of a declaration of 47 B.C.
  29. 47Nothing special
  30. 49Selene's Roman counterpart
  31. 50Lake ___, body of water near London
  32. 51Informal endorsements
  33. 52It's conditional

The answer to “Fruits related to grapefruits” in the New York Times crossword is POMELOS — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on January 3, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 11-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Fruits related to grapefruits” answer

POMELOS (7 letters)

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Why the answer is POMELOS

POMELOS is the 7-letter solution that fits "Fruits related to grapefruits" in the NYT Crossword crossword on January 3, 2026 (11-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does POMELOS mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of POMELOS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • the largest of the citrus fruits, with a thick yellow skin and bitter pulp which resembles grapefruit in flavour
  • the tree which bears the pomelo

When else has “Fruits related to grapefruits” appeared?

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January 3, 2026 (most recent) → POMELOS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Fruits related to grapefruits”?

The answer is POMELOS, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on January 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Fruits related to grapefruits”?

7 letters: POMELOS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on January 3, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 11-Down.

Can “Fruits related to grapefruits” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?

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