Across clue · September 18, 2026

Fruit with a thick rind

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Friday, September 18, 2026.

"Fruit with a thick rind"

M
E
L
O
N

MELON

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Letter analysis

5-letter answer

Letters

5

total length

Vowels

2

A E I O U

Unique

5

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Fruit with a thick rind" in the LA Times Crossword for Friday, September 18, 2026 resolves to MELON, a 5-letter answer.

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