What is the answer to "Mature, like fruit" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Mature, like fruit" is RIPEN (5 letters).

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Mature, like fruit USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 17, 2026 puzzle

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RIPEN

5 letters · Down · last seen September 17, 2026

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