Crossword clue
“Where the Red Delicious apple originated”
This clue appeared as 47-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 24, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
IOWALetters4
Starts withI
Ends withA
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Where the Red Delicious apple originated” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 24, 2026 as 47-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with A, 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 “Where the Red Delicious apple originated” clue?+
The answer is IOWA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 24, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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