Crossword clue

“Fruit named for how long it's said to last (until Christmas)”

This clue appeared as 45-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
SANTACLAUSMELON
Letters15
Starts withS
Ends withN
Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 12, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Fruit named for how long it's said to last (until Christmas)” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 12, 2026 as 45-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with S and ends with N, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fruit named for how long it's said to last (until Christmas)” clue?+

The answer is SANTACLAUSMELON (15 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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