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scone

[skohn, skon] / skoʊn, skɒn /


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"The scone is a British classic and so is the Welsh cake so they are both in the same bracket," said Williams.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

The cheddar scone was my favorite bite of the visit, striking a perfect balance between rich and sharp.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

“I’m an aspiring novelist, and it made me feel like a book character,” Brown says while offering a visitor a scone in her cozy living room.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2025

A half-eaten scone sat on a plate on the nightstand, and a gentleman’s cane leaned against the wall.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick




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