The term COVER CANTALOUPE can be broken down into seven crossword solutions: RIND (4 letters), MUSKMELON (9 letters), THUMP (5 letters), MELON (5 letters), PEPO (4 letters), HONEYDEW (8 letters), and CASABA (6 letters). RIND refers to the outer skin of a fruit or vegetable, while MUSKMELON is another name for a cantaloupe. THUMP is the sound made when knocking on a MELON to determine its ripeness. MELON is a type of fruit with a hard RIND and sweet flesh. PEPO is a type of berry-like fruit with a hard RIND, such as a watermelon or pumpkin. HONEYDEW is a type of MELON with a smooth, green skin and sweet flesh. CASABA is a type of MELON with a yellowish-green skin and sweet flesh. SCALIER is a term used to describe a MELON with a rough, scaly skin.