Crossword clue
“Pears used for cooking”
This clue appeared as 41-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
BOSCSLetters5
Starts withB
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Pears used for cooking” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 2, 2026 as 41-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Pears used for cooking” clue?+
The answer is BOSCS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 2, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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