Petal Base Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	noun • one of the green parts that form the calyx of a flower
	36%	12		Characteristic of a petal that is partly concealed by another petal
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	32%	8		Desmond breaks up a petal, which is base
	noun • a support or foundation • a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority) • an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)

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New York Times09 Sep 1995	Across 24
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