Prickles Spines Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	41%	7		Having no spines or prickles
3	41%	9		Having prickles or spines

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "THORNS" which means:

noun

• Something that causes irritation and annoyance
• A small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
• A germanic character of runic origin

verb

• To pierce with, or as if with, a thorn

An example sentence would be:

• "Watch out for the thorns on that rose bush."
• "The cactus is covered in sharp thorns to protect itself."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times06 Oct 1983	Down 4
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