Acorn Set To Become Start Of Tree Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ANCESTOR which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ANCESTOR

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	29%	3		Acorn tree
3	29%	7		Fruit of this tree is an acorn

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ANCESTOR" which means:

noun

• Someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

verb

• To be an ancestor of.

An example sentence would be:

• "My ancestors emigrated from ireland in the 19th century."
• "I feel a deep connection to my ancestors and their traditions."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic11 Dec 2002	Across 9
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