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noun • German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome • fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines | ||||||||
| 32% | 13 | One of the several iris species with the common name 'Japanese iris' | ||||||
noun • iris native to Japan having large showy flowers | ||||||||
| 25% | 8 | Poor credit risk | ||||||
noun • someone who fails to meet a financial obligation | ||||||||
Iris Is Something Of A Poor Risk Crossword Clue
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ORRIS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ORRIS
Updated: October 14, 2023
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