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| 2 | 23% | 8 | Small rounded growth within a rock | |
| 3 | 21% | 9 | A plant's growth habit in which successive vegetative growth arises from a lateral bud or from the basal part of the previous year's growth | |
Rock Growth Crossword Clue
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LICHEN which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LICHEN
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "LICHEN" which means:
- noun
- • Any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocks
- • Any thallophytic plant of the division lichenes; occur as crusty patches or bushy growths on tree trunks or rocks or bare ground etc.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The lichen on the old tree trunk was a beautiful shade of green."
- • "Some lichens can survive extreme temperatures and harsh environments."
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| New York Times24 Aug 2014 | Across 76 | |
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