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Spiny Plants Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is CACTI which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CACTI

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We think the answer is "CACTI" which means:

    noun
  • • Any succulent plant of the family cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the new world and usually having spines

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The cacti in my garden have beautiful pink flowers."
  • • "The spines on cacti serve as a defense mechanism against animals."

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New York Times26 Sep 2005 Down 22
New York Times02 Mar 1993 Down 28
New York Times17 Nov 1976 Across 14
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