Mature

Latest answer — August 25, 2026

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RIPE means mature, especially when describing fruit that has reached a suitable stage for eating. It is an adjective here.

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Definition
Fruit that has reached a mature, edible stage

Eugene Sheffer Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, August 25, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Count counterpart
  2. 5Govt. lender
  3. 8Broadway offering
  4. 12Roman 22
  5. 13That fellow’s
  6. 14Broad
  7. 15Internet annoyances
  8. 17Notion
  9. 18Inseparable
  10. 19Hosp. areas
  11. 20“That is to say ...”
  12. 21Stir-fry vessel
  13. 22Hosp. section
  14. 23Become established
  15. 26Diamond feats
  16. 30One-named supermodel
  17. 31Sheepish greeting
  18. 32Eric of “Munich”
  19. 33Woman’s dressing room
  20. 35Records
  21. 36Samovar
  22. 37Bear hair
  23. 38Entice
  24. 41Convened
  25. 42Granada gold
  26. 45Give off, as light
  27. 46Deception
  28. 48Farm tower
  29. 49Can. neighbor
  30. 50“Bohemian Rhapsody” star Malek
  31. 51Serving aid
  32. 52Some fridges
  33. 53Shrill barks

Down

  1. 1Big fair, for short
  2. 2Neural transmitter
  3. 3Mature
  4. 4Lucy of “Kill Bill”
  5. 5“Jaws” villain
  6. 6Auction actions
  7. 7Utter fool
  8. 8Amenity at a resort’s pool
  9. 9Conceal
  10. 10Classic theaters
  11. 11Gradually withdraw
  12. 16Drudge
  13. 20Here, to Henri
  14. 21Chattering teeth, for one
  15. 22Playwright Levin
  16. 23Bro, maybe
  17. 24Moody music
  18. 25Sigma follower
  19. 26Driveway surface
  20. 27Pool unit
  21. 28Compass dir.
  22. 29Airline to Sweden
  23. 31Crib
  24. 34Leftover bit
  25. 35Ballet wear
  26. 37Greek cheeses
  27. 38Try out
  28. 39Mideast ruler
  29. 40“-- 18” (Uris novel)
  30. 41Inspiration
  31. 42California town
  32. 43Easy win
  33. 44Kimono sashes
  34. 46Boxer
  35. 47Snoop

The answer to “Mature” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is RIPE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 25, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 3-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include AGE. 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.

“Mature” answer

RIPE (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as AGE

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What does RIPE mean?

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

(adjective)

  • (of fruit or grain) developed to the point of readiness for harvesting and eating
  • having arrived at the fitting stage or time for a particular action or purpose
  • (of a person's age) advanced

Other answers for “Mature”

Eugene Sheffer has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides RIPE, it has also been AGE. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Mature”?

The answer is RIPE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 25, 2026. Other answers for this clue include AGE.

How many letters is the answer to “Mature”?

4 letters: RIPE. Earlier fills for this clue have also been AGE (3).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on August 25, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 3-Down. Earlier appearances: August 13, 2026 → AGE; August 8, 2026 → AGE.

Can “Mature” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides RIPE, Eugene Sheffer has also used AGE for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Eugene Sheffer answers?

The full grid for August 25, 2026 is on the Eugene Sheffer answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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