Apple attachment

Answer:

STEM

Hint:

Think of the slender part that connects a fruit to its tree, often removed before eating. It’s not the leaf or the seed, but what holds them in place.

Explanation:

The clue "Apple attachment" plays on two meanings of the word "stem." Literally, it refers to the stalk that connects an apple to its tree. But it also hints at the word "STEM" as in the educational focus on science, technology, engineering, and math—though here, the simpler, fruit-related definition is the intended answer.

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