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Excessively Scottish During Brief Affairs Maturity Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 138 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
FLOWERING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FLOWERING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FLOWERING" which means:
- adjective
- • When a plant is in a state of possessing one or multiple flowers and/or blooms noun
- • The time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
- • A developmental process verb
- • To put forth blooms.
- • To decorate with pictures of flowers.
- • To reach a state of full development or achievement.
- • To froth; to ferment gently, as new beer.
- • To come off as flowers by sublimation.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The flowering plants in the garden are so beautiful."
- • "The flowering cherry tree in our backyard looks amazing."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic31 Jul 2002 | Across 14 | |
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