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noun • a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon • an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish verb • pierce with a spear • thrust up like a spear | ||||||||
| 43% | 13 | The asparagus fern is a close relative of edible asparagus | ||||||
noun • a fernlike plant native to South Africa | ||||||||
| 43% | 12 | Called 'asparagus pea' due to its similar taste to asparagus | ||||||
noun • sprawling European annual having a 4-winged edible pod | ||||||||
Start To Scoff Fruit And Asparagus
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SPEAR which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SPEAR
Updated: March 2, 2025
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7 | The asparagus fern is a close relative of edible asparagus |
