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| 2 | 28% | 4 | Prickly seed case - sound particular to certain dialects | |
| 3 | 28% | 6 | Tall plant with brown prickly stems and conical seed heads | |
Prickly Covering Of A Seed Crossword Clue
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BUR which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BUR
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BUR" which means:
- noun
- • Seed vessel having hooks or prickles
- • Small bit used in dentistry or surgery verb
- • Remove the burrs from
An example sentence would be:
- • "She brushed a bur off her clothes."
- • "The dog got a bur stuck in its fur."
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| New York Times24 Jan 2021 | Down 6 | |
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