Answers to the crossword for the term 'Cantaloupe Alternative' include HONEYDEW (8 letters), Muskmelon (9 letters), THUMP (5 letters), RIND (4 letters), MELON (5 letters), PEPO (4 letters), CASABA (6 letters), and GOURD (5 letters), Scalier (7 letters). Cantaloupe is a type of MELON, and these alternatives are all other types of melons. Honeydews are round or oval with a smooth, waxy, and pale green RIND. Muskmelons are round and have a netted RIND. THUMP is a method of determining ripeness by tapping the MELON. RIND is the outer skin of the MELON. MELON is a generic term for any type of MELON. Pepos are oblong and have a hard RIND. Casabas are oval and have a wrinkled RIND. Gourds are usually oblong and have a hard RIND. Scaliers are round and have a scaly RIND.