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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 25% | 5 | Decaying leaves, bark or compost spread around a plant | |
3 | 25% | 3 | Form compost | |
Becomes Compost Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ROTS" which means:
- noun
- • A state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
- • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
- • Unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements) verb
- • Break down
- • Become physically weaker
An example sentence would be:
- • "The fruit rots quickly if not refrigerated."
- • "The garbage rots and attracts flies."
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New York Times23 Nov 2016 | Down 47 | |
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