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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 30% | 6 | A keel-like ridge or structure, such as the ridge on the breastbone of a bird | |
| 3 | 28% | 14 | Ridge or ridge-like markings | |
Plant Covering Hard Ridge Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
RAPHE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RAPHE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RAPHE" which means:
- noun
- • A ridge that forms a seam between two parts
An example sentence would be:
- • "The raphe of a leaf is the line where it was attached to the stem."
- • "The raphe of a seed is a ridge or groove along its surface."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic30 Nov 2006 | Across 17 | |
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