Crossword clue

“Chemical that speeds up a fruit's aging process”

This clue appeared as 29-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 27, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

RIPENER

Letters7

Starts withR

Ends withR

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 27, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Chemical that speeds up a fruit's aging process” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 27, 2026 as 29-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with R and ends with R, 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 “Chemical that speeds up a fruit's aging process” clue?+

The answer is RIPENER (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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