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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 27% | 6 | Based on Edgar Allan Poe's quote: "The ******ians, back when Boston was a puritan stronghold" | |
3 | 27% | 10 | The surname of a Puritan poetess | |
Shoot Southern Puritan Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SPRIG" which means:
- noun
- • A small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
- • An ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers verb
- • To decorate with sprigs, or with representations of sprigs, as in embroidery or pottery.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She decorated the cake with a sprig of fresh mint leaves."
- • "The chef garnished the dish with a sprig of parsley."
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The Guardian Quiptic27 Jan 2003 | Down 23 | |
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