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a crumbly shortbread cookie
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In America, scones are usually triangular, err on the crumbly and dense side, are loaded with mix-ins, and may be savory or sweet.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Made with real fruit, the whole-grain oat bar mixes contain their respective fruit fillings with a crumbly oat topping.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Because the local stone can be crumbly, flexible walking shoes are often better than stiff trekking boots.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Non-crumbly Protein Bars Speaking of protein, Whitmore, Hirst, and Grotts are also fond of protein bars.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Made with real fruit, the whole-grain oat bar mixes contain their respective fruit fillings with a crumbly oat topping.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Because the local stone can be crumbly, flexible walking shoes are often better than stiff trekking boots.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Non-crumbly Protein Bars Speaking of protein, Whitmore, Hirst, and Grotts are also fond of protein bars.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Crumbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crumbly. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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