Narrow At The Base As Leaves Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	26%	6		A narrow projection or ridge at the base of certain leaves
3	25%	9		Leaves that are narrow at the base and widen towards the tip.

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We think the answer is "OBOVATE" which means:

adjective satellite

• (of a leaf shape) egg-shaped with the narrower end at the base

adjective

• Shaped like an egg, with the broad extremity located away from the base.

An example sentence would be:

• "The leaf is obovate in shape."
• "The petals of the flower are obovate and pink in color."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times12 Feb 1994	Across 18
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