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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 37% | 5 | Prickly part of a cactus | |
3 | 32% | 10 | Its name is derived from the Latin words 'ferus' meaning 'fierce' and 'cactus' meaning 'cactus' | |
Prickly ___ Cactus Variety Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PEAR" which means:
- noun
- • Sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
- • Old world tree having sweet gritty-textured juicy fruit; widely cultivated in many varieties
An example sentence would be:
- • "I bought a juicy pear from the grocery store."
- • "The pear tree in my backyard is full of ripe fruit."
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New York Times15 Feb 2022 | Down 6 | |
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