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Ropy Material Is In Public Auction Mostly Crossword Clue
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SISAL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SISAL
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "SISAL" which means:
- noun
- • A plant fiber used for making rope
- • Mexican or west indian plant with large fleshy leaves yielding a stiff fiber used in e.g. rope
An example sentence would be:
- • "The fibers from the sisal plant are used to make ropes and twine."
- • "Many farmers in africa cultivate sisal plants for commercial purposes."
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