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Kernel Of An Idea Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is GERM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: GERM

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%4Exact Match!
222%6 Like a fruit-covered kernel
322%9 The seed kernel of a tropical tree used in cooking

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "GERM" which means:

    noun
  • • Anything that provides inspiration for later work
  • • A small apparently simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism
  • • A minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use
  • verb
  • • To germinate.
  • • To grow, as if parasitic.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "Washing hands frequently helps to eliminate germs."
  • • "The kitchen is a breeding ground for germs."

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New York Times08 May 2022 Down 115
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