Hazelnut (7) Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 02, 2024

Crossword Answer: Hazelnut (7)

Let’s find the answers to Hazelnut (7) for the August 02, 2024 edition of crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 7 letters. Start with F and end with T, and the possible solutions are FAIREST,FABBEST,FILBERT.

The answer is FILBERT.

The answer to the clue "Hazelnut" is "FILBERT." The term "filbert" is another name for the hazelnut, a small, round nut that comes from the hazel tree. The name "filbert" is derived from the Old French word "filbert," which itself comes from "full beard," a reference to the nut's hairy husk resembling a beard.

In botanical and culinary contexts, the hazelnut is often referred to as a filbert, particularly in regions where this term is historically common. Despite both names being used interchangeably, "filbert" is less familiar to some people compared to "hazelnut," but it remains a valid and recognized term for this nut. Thus, "FILBERT" is an accurate and fitting answer to the clue provided.