Clues for the word "BUTTERNUT"
We've had 8 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 7 times in crosswords. It was last seen in USA Today crossword on September 21, 2022.
Definition of butternut
- n. - An American tree (Juglans cinerea) of the Walnut family, and its edible fruit; -- so called from the oil contained in the latter. Sometimes called oil nut and white walnut.
- n. - The nut of the Caryocar butyrosum and C. nuciferum, of S. America; -- called also Souari nut.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- USA Today - September 21, 2022
- New York Times - December 23, 2017
- Guardian Prize - January 28, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - September 15, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - February 15, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - February 23, 2011
- Guardian Quiptic - June 01, 2009