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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 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

"I'll be having my tea and scone but I'm happy to leave the responsibility to someone else."

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2024

“Sorry, everything’s put up for the night. I’ve got the last pinch of a scone in my room. It’s rock hard, but you’re welcome to it.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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