| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| CORED | Removed the middle of, as an apple |
| CORING | Removing the center of, as an apple |
| PARE | Remove the skin of, as an apple |
| RIPEST | At the peak of maturity, as an apple |
| PARES | Removes the skin from, as an apple |
| LEBARON | Car model whose name becomes an N.B.A. superstar when its middle letter is removed |
