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| 2 | 25% | 5 | Decaying leaves, bark or compost spread around a plant | |
| 3 | 25% | 5 | Compost units | |
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ROT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ROT
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ROT" 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 was covered in rot and could not be eaten."
- • "The wood had started to decay and develop rot."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times29 Mar 2003 | Down 11 | |
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