The Clue
Tree for a partridge (4 letter answer)
The Answer
PEAR
Tags
Notes
The answer PEAR is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
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Definition
PEAR as a noun:
1. sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
2. (pear, pear tree, Pyrus communis) = Old World tree having sweet gritty-textured juicy fruit; widely cultivated in many varieties