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The Lady Writer Short On Ideas May Inhibit Growth Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "HERBICIDE" which means:
- noun
- • A chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth
An example sentence would be:
- • "The farmer used herbicide to kill the weeds in his field."
- • "The herbicide effectively eliminated the invasive plant species."
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The Guardian Cryptic27 May 2011 | Across 9 | |
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