The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word ZEST which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Citrus peel crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ZEST | 77 % | 4 |
| RIND | 23 % | 4 |
Why may ZEST be the right solution?
ZEST is the answer because it refers to the outer, colored part of citrus fruit peel, which is often used to add flavor to dishes.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Citrus peel
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- zest
- rind
- twist
- candied citrus peel
- hesperidin
- lime
- tangerine
- clementine
- citrus fruit
- grapefruit
- hesperidium
- kumquat
Crossword Answer definitions
ZEST noun- The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.
- General vibrance of flavour.
- (by extension) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
- The woody, thick skin enclosing the kernel of a walnut.
- To scrape the zest from a fruit.
- To make more zesty.
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More clues leading to the result ZEST
- Love of life
- Pizzazz
- Ebullience
- Liveliness
- Gusto
- Passion
- Piquancy
- Spirited enjoyment
- Part of an orange
- Drink garnish