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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 28% | 8 | This flower's genus name is derived from the Latin word for 'meadow saffron' | |
| 3 | 28% | 5 | Obtained from the flower of the saffron crocus | |
Flower That Is Source Of Saffron Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CROCUS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CROCUS
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "CROCUS" which means:
- noun
- • Any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the mediterranean region but widely cultivated
An example sentence would be:
- • "The crocus blooms in early spring."
- • "I planted crocus bulbs in my garden."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick19 Feb 2008 | Down 15 | |
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