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scone

[skohn, skon] / skoʊn, skɒn /


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Kill a dozen birds with one homemade scone, if you will.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

As a result, the tour alternates between group and solo sections - with British pop star FKA Twigs making a brief cameo eating a scone during a backstage prelude Rosé's set, for some reason.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

Clark gets right to the heart of the matter from the jump, writing, “What do you call a scone crossed with a jam cake and a cinnamon roll?”

From Slate • Oct. 25, 2024

Then, in 1921, Fujii visited America where he was introduced to the classic strawberry shortcake: made by topping a slightly crunchy scone with fresh-whipped cream and fruit.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2023

"Have another scone, my dear. I expect your Daisy shall be a bridesmaid."

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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