Answer:

nut

AnswerCrossword Clue
NUTBread or butter ender
NUTCashew
NUTOff-the-wall guy
NUTScrewball
NUTBrazil or pecan
NUTChest or dough finisher
NUTHazel, for one
NUTFlake
NUTLitchi or flake
NUTMacadamia, for one
NUTPea ender
NUTFanatic
NUTKola, e.g.
NUTAlmond, e.g.
NUTSomething you might have a crack at
NUTSquirrel's stash
NUTHickory seed
NUTFilbert, e.g.
NUTFastening device
NUTEnthusiast, plus
NUTEccentric
NUTTrail mix bit
NUTBig-time fan
NUTBolt's mate
NUTEnthusiast
NUTTough .. to crack
NUTWaldorf-salad tidbit
NUTAvid devotee
NUTDing-a-ling
NUTKook
NUTWeirdo
NUTCashew, for one
NUTGeometric fastener
NUTDiehard fan
NUTCrackpot
NUTFancier and then some
NUTWacko
NUTDevotee
NUTOddball
NUTPecan or hickory