Pull Gently On Large Plant Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TEASEL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: TEASEL

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	32%	9		Gently unravel line, gently cutting top
3	29%	8		To gently pull or tug at something

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "TEASEL" which means:

noun

• Any of several herbs of the genus dipsacus native to the old world having flower heads surrounded by spiny bracts

verb

• To raise the nap on cloth; to tease; to card.

An example sentence would be:

• "The teasel is a type of prickly plant that is native to europe."
• "The teasel produces tall, spiky flower heads."

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The Guardian Cryptic11 Apr 2017	Across 26
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