Outgrowth From The Base Of A Grass Blade Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	33%	8		A small, reddish-colored outgrowth that covers the base of the beaks of some birds
3	33%	8		Leafy outgrowth at the base of a flower

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "LIGULE" which means:

noun

• (botany) any appendage to a plant that is shaped like a strap

An example sentence would be:

• "The ligule of this grass is very short."
• "The ligule helps to distinguish between different species of plants."

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New York Times27 May 2012	Down 8
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