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Herb Of The Onion Family Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CHIVES which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CHIVES
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CHIVES" which means:
- noun
- • Perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
- • Cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored seasoning verb
- • (thieves' cant) to stab.
- • (thieves' cant) to cut.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I sprinkled chives over the baked potato."
- • "The chef garnished the salad with fresh chives."
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| The Guardian Quick12 May 2018 | Across 20 | |
| The Guardian Quick27 May 2005 | Down 16 | |
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