Watermelon detritus

RINDS

Think of the tough outer layer you might compost after slicing up the juicy red fruit—it’s not the seeds or flesh.

"Watermelon detritus" is a playful way to describe what’s left after you eat the fruit—the tough outer layer you don’t consume. The word detritus means waste or debris, so the clue hints at the discarded part of the watermelon. Rinds are the hard green skins, making them the perfect fit for this lighthearted but precise definition.