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2 | 31% | 3 | Tree with acorns | |
3 | 31% | 9 | Nutty set with acorns — old people in a tree? | |
He Planted A Tree Using These Hollow Acorns Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ANCESTOR" which means:
- noun
- • Someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) verb
- • To be an ancestor of.
An example sentence would be:
- • "My ancestors emigrated from ireland in the 19th century."
- • "I feel a deep connection to my ancestors and their traditions."
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The Guardian Cryptic04 Jan 2001 | Across 9 | |
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