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1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 27% | 7 | Related to “broom”, a prickly scrambling shrub in the rose family, whose bounty of blackberries are traditionally foraged from hedgerows in the late summer/autumn activity known regionally as “mooching” | |
3 | 26% | 11 | It is also known as prickly mallow or prickly spider flower | |
They May Be Prickly Caught In Problematic Activity Crossword Clue
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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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