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Southwestern Shrub Crossword Clue
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MESQUITE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MESQUITE
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "MESQUITE" which means:
- noun
- • Any of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus prosopis having small flowers in axillary cylindrical spikes followed by large pods rich in sugar
An example sentence would be:
- • "I love the smell of mesquite when it's used as a barbecue wood."
- • "The mesquite tree provides shade in our backyard."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times22 Sep 1988 | Across 48 | |
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