Type of fruit

Archive answer — July 17, 2026

15 Down

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Clue explained

“APRICOT” is the published 7-letter fill for 15 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

Guardian Quick Crossword

This clue’s Friday, July 17, 2026 appearance

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Across

12 clues
  1. 1Chemical neurotransmitter – in a moped (anag)
  2. 5Crustacean on the side-walk?
  3. 9Archaic
  4. 10Dance party
  5. 11Charity
  6. 13Outcast
  7. 14Turkish city
  8. 17Incautious
  9. 20Eyelash thickener
  10. 21From Cusco, once?
  11. 22Bottle stopper
  12. 23Unusually high

Down

12 clues
  1. 1Bird once on Mauritius
  2. 2Wine or water jug?
  3. 3Tiny tracks and rolling stock
  4. 4Sticking hooter in (where unwanted?)
  5. 6Programme transmitter
  6. 7Bugaboo bloke?
  7. 8Traditional things in the newspaper once?
  8. 12Dim piece (anag)
  9. 15Type of fruitAPRICOT
  10. 16Tomorrow – or never?
  11. 18Brim – tennis player’s wear
  12. 19Facts

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Chemical neurotransmitter – in a moped (anag)

    Answer: DOPAMINE

  2. 5. Crustacean on the side-walk?

    Answer: CRAB

  3. 9. Archaic

    Answer: DATED

  4. 10. Dance party

    Answer: SHINDIG

  5. 11. Charity

    Answer: PHILANTHROPY

  6. 13. Outcast

    Answer: PARIAH

  7. 14. Turkish city

    Answer: ANKARA

  8. 17. Incautious

    Answer: DEVILMAYCARE

  9. 20. Eyelash thickener

    Answer: MASCARA

  10. 21. From Cusco, once?

    Answer: INCAN

  11. 22. Bottle stopper

    Answer: CORK

  12. 23. Unusually high

    Answer: FALSETTO

Down

  1. 1. Bird once on Mauritius

    Answer: DODO

  2. 2. Wine or water jug?

    Answer: PITCHER

  3. 3. Tiny tracks and rolling stock

    Answer: MODELRAILWAY

  4. 4. Sticking hooter in (where unwanted?)

    Answer: NOSING

  5. 6. Programme transmitter

    Answer: RADIO

  6. 7. Bugaboo bloke?

    Answer: BOGEYMAN

  7. 8. Traditional things in the newspaper once?

    Answer: FISHANDCHIPS

  8. 12. Dim piece (anag)

    Answer: EPIDEMIC

  9. 15. Type of fruit

    Answer: APRICOT

  10. 16. Tomorrow – or never?

    Answer: MANANA

  11. 18. Brim – tennis player’s wear

    Answer: VISOR

  12. 19. Facts

    Answer: INFO

The answer to “Type of fruit” in the Guardian Quick Crossword is APRICOT — a 7-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 17, 2026 at 15-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Type of fruit” answer

APRICOT(7 letters)

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Why does APRICOT fit?

APRICOT is the published 7-letter answer at 15-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Type of fruit” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Type of fruit”?

The answer is APRICOT.

How many letters are in the answer?

7 letters: APRICOT.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Guardian Quick Crossword for July 17, 2026 at 15-Down.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

Open the Guardian Quick answers page for July 17, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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