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Leaflike Appendage Crossword Clue

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

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199%5Exact Match!
298%7Exact Match!
339%7Leaflike appendage below a flower

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We think the answer is "BRACT" which means:

    noun
  • • A modified leaf or leaflike part just below and protecting an inflorescence

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The bract is a small leaf-like structure that is usually found at the base of a flower."
  • • "In some plants, the bracts are brightly colored and serve to attract pollinators."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times23 Jun 2003 Down 49
New York Times27 May 1978 Across 56
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