Dave ___, former NFL defensive lineman with a fruity surname that sounds better suited for fruit baskets rather than football stadiums Crossword Clue

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Dave ___, former NFL defensive lineman with a fruity surname that sounds better suited for fruit baskets rather than football stadiums Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. Old World tree having sweet gritty-textured juicy fruit; widely cultivated in many varieties
2. sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DEFENSIVE (noun)
1. an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive’)
DEFENSIVE (adjective)
1. attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
2. intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
FOOTBALL (noun)
1. any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other’s goal
2. the inflated oblong ball used in playing American football

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More Daily Themed Crossword (7/28/2026) Answers

Across

1. Hot air balloon's domain

4. Computer mouse's resting place

7. Famous ___ (cookie brand)

11. Neckwear offered at a luau

12. Home to Machu Picchu

13. Californias __ Alto

14. Acorn producing tree

15. Formula 1 or Tour de France, e.g.

16. Thanksgiving desserts with a crust and a filling

17. "The cold ___ bothered me anyway ..." (Elsa's line)

19. Show and ___ (classroom activity)

21. Los Angeles school: Abbr.

22. Bob ___, former MLB pitcher with a fruity surname that sounds better suited for making summer drinks than baseball history

25. Cash in, as a coupon

30. "Much ___ About Nothing," film by Joss Whedon

31. Zig ___ pattern

34. Tomato ___ (smooth paste)

35. Opposite of positive, for short

36. Dublin's country, for short

37. Deron ___, former NFL safety with a fruity surname that sounds better suited for topping sundaes than topping tackle charts

39. Musician's pace

41. “So on and so forth,” for short

44. Darryl ___, former MLB right fielder with a fruity surname that sounds better suited for shortcake than home runs

50. ___ Romeo (Italian luxury car manufacturer)

53. "I can barely move because I ___ heavy lunch": 2 wds.

54. Organization that offers roadside assistance: Abbr.

55. Sampling of the electorate

56. Salty septet

57. Larry King Live channel: Abbr.

58. Milt ___, former NFL quarterback with a fruity surname that sounds better suited for Christmas puddings than football fields

59. "We are gathered ___ today ..."

60. Barrel at a beer blast

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Down

1. ___-mo (video speed option)

2. ___ Reeves, "John Wick" actor

3. Frightened exclamation like "Eek!"

5. Rainbow shape

6. Karaoke tune for two

7. Eli ___, NFL cornerback with a fruity surname that sounds better suited for keeping doctors away than covering receivers

8. One who delivers letters and parcels

9. Cheer in a soccer stadium

10. Distress call from a ship

12. ___-school (school for tots)

18. Old tape player: Abbr.

20. ___ Fudd (clumsy hunter who chases Bugs Bunny)

23. Poem of homage

24. Rich eggy drink, often served chilled

26. ___ Center (old name for a Disney theme park)

27. "Well, obviously!"

28. Before, in poetry

29. Suffix with "mountain" or "musket"

31. Small skin breakout, informally

32. Fun's "We ___ Young"

33. Garnet or onyx, e.g.

38. "__-haw!" (cowboy's cry)

40. Biblical hymn

42. Field's partner, in sports

43. Common origami bird

45. "Road ___," popular bike racing video game of the '90s

46. Fits to ___ (perfectly): 2 wds.

47. Don a dress

48. First, second, third, or home, in baseball

49. Light side of Chinese duality

50. Duolingo or Discord, e.g.

51. Response to a joke via text: Abbr.

52. Cause for a runny nose, perhaps

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