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Goon Allowed To Have A Bit Of Grass Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 155 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SPIKELET which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SPIKELET
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SPIKELET" which means:
- noun
- • A small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
An example sentence would be:
- • "The spikelet of grass is small and contains many tiny flowers."
- • "Each spikelet on the wheat stem contains several grains."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic12 Jun 2001 | Down 16 | |
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