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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 35% | 4 | A flower-, fruit- or leaf-bearing axis of a plant; or, a word’s root | |
3 | 32% | 11 | Pollen-bearing leaf | |
Flower Bearing Leaf Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BRACT" which means:
- noun
- • A modified leaf or leaflike part just below and protecting an inflorescence
An example sentence would be:
- • "The bract is a small leaf-like structure that is usually found at the base of a flower."
- • "In some plants, the bracts are brightly colored and serve to attract pollinators."
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1 | A flower-, fruit- or leaf-bearing axis of a plant; or, a word’s root
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5 | Named after the Greek words for 'flower leaf' due to its leaf-like crystal structure. | |
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The Guardian Everyman -
19 Jul 2020 | The Guardian Everyman / 19 Jul 2020 |
7 | Pollen-bearing part of a flower
New York Times Bonus -
01 May 1998 | New York Times Bonus / 01 May 1998 |