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Tropical Fruits

Medium · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 2. Essential tart citrus for a classic margarita or pad thai.
  2. 3. Orange-fleshed tropical breakfast staple containing peppery black seeds.
  3. 4. Pungent Polynesian fruit often consumed as a health tonic despite its strong cheese-like odor.
  4. 6. Tangy, pod-like fruit used extensively in pad thai and Latin American candies.
  5. 10. Teardrop-shaped fruit with a soft, chewy texture and hundreds of tiny seeds.
  6. 11. Amazonian berry that forms the trendy purple base of many smoothie bowls.
  7. 12. Fuzzy brown fruit with vibrant green flesh, originally known as the Chinese gooseberry.
  8. 13. Sour yellow citrus that thrives in warm climates and brightens up a glass of ice water.

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  1. 1. Massive, green-skinned fruit whose stringy flesh is a popular vegan substitute for pulled pork.
  2. 2. Translucent, sweet fruit related to the lychee, often called 'dragon eye.'
  3. 3. The 'prickly' variety of this fruit grows on a cactus in arid and tropical climates.
  4. 5. Starchy cousin of the banana that is typically fried or baked before consumption.
  5. 7. The notoriously pungent fruit that is dominating the premium Chinese market in 2026.
  6. 8. Tropical fruit with pink or white flesh, whose paste pairs perfectly with cheese in pastelitos.
  7. 9. Refreshing liquid extracted from fresh tropical fruits for a morning beverage.

Food & Cooking

Easy · 7×7 · 8 words
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  1. 1. An eating utensil with several metal prongs
  2. 5. A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant
  3. 6. A flat metal container used for frying food
  4. 7. A sharp tool used for slicing vegetables or meat

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  1. 2. Small white or brown grains that are a staple food
  2. 3. A vegetable with many layers that may cause crying
  3. 4. A liquid meal typically made by simmering meat or vegetables
  4. 5. A white liquid produced by cows used in cereal

Food & Cooking

Easy · 7×7 · 8 words
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  1. 3. A flat metal container used for cooking on a stove
  2. 4. A dried seed or bark used to add flavor to a dish
  3. 6. A flat dish from which food is eaten
  4. 7. To cook food in hot oil or fat

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  1. 1. A liquid dish typically made by simmering meat or vegetables
  2. 2. To cook bread or cakes using dry heat in an oven
  3. 4. A common white mineral used to season and preserve food
  4. 5. A professional cook who runs a kitchen

Food & Cooking

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 2. To cook food in hot oil or fat
  2. 4. A utensil with tines used for picking up food
  3. 6. A dried seed or bark used to add flavor to food
  4. 7. To remove the outer skin from a fruit or vegetable

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  1. 1. To cook meat or vegetables in the oven for a long time
  2. 3. A small white or brown grain often served with stir fry
  3. 5. A sharp tool used for cutting ingredients

Food & Cooking

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 2. A utensil with tines used for picking up food
  2. 5. A crunchy red or green fruit often used in pies
  3. 6. A professional cook who leads a kitchen
  4. 7. To cook food inside an oven using dry heat

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  1. 1. A sweet white substance used to flavor desserts
  2. 3. Small white or brown grains that are a staple food
  3. 4. A dried seed or bark used to add flavor to dishes

Food and Cooking

Easy · 11×11 · 16 words
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  1. 4. To soak meat or vegetables in a seasoned liquid before cooking
  2. 6. To move a spoon around in a circle to mix ingredients
  3. 8. Any of the foods that are combined to make a particular dish
  4. 11. A professional cook in a restaurant
  5. 12. A shallow metal container used for frying or steaming
  6. 14. To shred food into small pieces by rubbing it against a metal tool
  7. 15. To cook food using the vapor rising from boiling water

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  1. 1. A common white mineral used to season and preserve food
  2. 2. To combine different substances together
  3. 3. A list of dishes available to be served at a meal
  4. 5. Protective garment worn over clothes while cooking
  5. 6. A dried seed or bark used to add flavor to food
  6. 7. A large long-handled spoon used for serving soup
  7. 9. A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish
  8. 10. Sliced bread that has been browned by radiant heat
  9. 13. To cook food in hot fat or oil

Food & Cooking

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 1. A white liquid produced by cows for drinking
  2. 4. A flat metal container used for frying on a stove
  3. 5. To cook meat or vegetables in an oven for a long time
  4. 7. A common round fruit that can be red or green

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  1. 2. A sour yellow citrus fruit
  2. 3. A white mineral used to season and preserve food
  3. 6. A liquid meal typically served in a bowl

Food & Cooking

Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 2. Small white or brown grains grown in water
  2. 5. A sweet substance used in desserts and coffee
  3. 6. A white liquid often poured over cereal

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  1. 1. To cook food in hot oil or fat
  2. 3. A breakfast food often served fried or boiled
  3. 4. To cook food over an open flame or charcoal
  4. 5. A liquid dish often served hot in a bowl

Food & Cooking

Easy · 7×7 · 8 words
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  1. 1. A utensil with tines used for eating
  2. 4. A sour yellow citrus fruit
  3. 7. A crisp round fruit that can be red or green

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  1. 1. To cook food in hot oil or fat
  2. 2. Small white or brown grains grown in paddies
  3. 3. Kitchen appliance used for baking and roasting
  4. 5. A white liquid often poured over cereal
  5. 6. A flat metal container used for frying

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Easy · 7×7 · 7 words
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  1. 1. Table utensil with multiple prongs
  2. 4. Metal container used on the stove
  3. 5. Chop meat or vegetables into tiny pieces
  4. 6. Baked staple food made from flour and water

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  1. 1. Prepare food in hot oil or fat
  2. 2. Written instructions for making a specific dish
  3. 3. Cook food inside a hot oven

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