Crossword clue
“*Popular fruit dessert (2001)”
This clue appeared as 51-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 9, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
BERRYPIELetters8
Starts withB
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “*Popular fruit dessert (2001)” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 9, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with B and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “*Popular fruit dessert (2001)” clue?+
The answer is BERRYPIE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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