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Secretary In The States Is A Sap Crossword Clue
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UPAS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
UPAS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "UPAS" which means:
- noun
- • (usually countable) a tree, antiaris toxicaria, of the mulberry family, common in the forests of java and the neighboring islands, with poisonous secretions.
- • A virulent poison used in java and the adjacent islands for poisoning arrows derived from the tree.
- • A poison prepared from the climbing plant strychnos tieute.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The upas tree is native to southeast asia."
- • "Legends say that the upas tree is deadly and can kill anyone who comes near."
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| The Guardian Cryptic31 Jan 2006 | Down 7 | |
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