Unit of corn

EAR

Think of what grows on a stalk and holds kernels in rows.

The clue "Unit of corn" is a straightforward definition where "unit" hints at a single, whole part of something. In this case, an "ear" is the common term for the cob of corn—the part you hold that contains the kernels. There’s no wordplay here; it’s a direct reference to how corn is naturally structured and named in everyday language. Think of how you’d describe picking corn from a stalk: you’d say you’re harvesting an "ear."