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Holly Perhaps As One Left With Lover No Longer Crossword Clue
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ILEX which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ILEX
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ILEX" which means:
- noun
- • A large genus of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs of the family aquifoliaceae that have small flowers and berries (including hollies)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The leaves of ilex plants are often glossy and have serrated edges."
- • "Some ilex species produce small, white flowers in the spring."
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| The Guardian Cryptic10 Mar 2017 | Across 13 | |
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