Week 2026-W35 · August 24–30, 2026

A Fresh Fruit Basket

Six puzzles hid a thread and Sunday pulled it. Here are all seven answers for the week, with how the field did on each. Spoilers throughout — this page doesn't hide anything.

The week in full

  • MondayLEMONAug 24

    A yellow citrus fruit with sour juice used in cooking, drinks, and cleaning products.

  • TuesdayGUAVAAug 25

    A tropical fruit with green or yellow rind and sweet pink or white flesh, popular in jellies and pastes.

  • WednesdayMELONAug 26

    A large round fruit with a hard rind and sweet, juicy flesh, such as the cantaloupe or honeydew variety.

  • ThursdayMANGOAug 27

    A tropical stone fruit with orange flesh and a large flat pit, prized for its sweet flavor in chutneys and smoothies.

  • FridayPEACHAug 28

    A soft, fuzzy-skinned stone fruit with sweet yellow or white flesh, associated with Georgia and cobblers.

  • SaturdayGRAPEAug 29

    A small round berry that grows in clusters on vines and is used to make wine, juice, and raisins.

  • SundayAPPLEAug 30

    A round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and crisp white flesh, traditionally given to teachers.