Apples that share a name with a Japanese mountain

A Fruity Mountain Mystery: Cracking the Crossword Clue

Crossword puzzles are a great way to test your vocabulary and general knowledge, but sometimes you hit a wall. You’ve got the cross-checking letters, but the clue just doesn’t click. That’s where a little sleuthing comes in.

Today, we’re tackling a particularly tricky clue that’s got many of us scratching our heads:

“Apples that share a name with a Japanese mountain.”

It’s a classic example of a double-meaning clue, playing on the dual nature of the answer. We need to find an apple variety that also happens to be the name of a Japanese mountain.

This is where our knowledge of both fruit and geography comes into play. Think about the types of apples you know. Are there any with unusual names? Now, picture the majestic peaks of Japan. Do any of these mountains stand out with particularly memorable names?

The key is to connect the dots. Imagine a scenario where a fruit grower, fascinated by the beauty of a Japanese mountain, decided to name his newly developed apple variety after it. What could that mountain be?

With a little research and some lateral thinking, you’ll be able to crack this clue and add another triumph to your crossword solving resume.

Stay tuned as we delve deeper into this fruity mountain mystery!

Available Answers:

Fujis.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: Daily Celebrity Crossword – 8/20/24 TV Tuesday