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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 34% | 3 | A three-letter word meaning 'nursemaid' | |
3 | 34% | 5 | Old-fashioned term for a nursemaid | |
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We think the answer is "AMARANTH" which means:
- noun
- • Seed of amaranth plants used as a native cereal in central and south america
- • Any of various plants of the genus amaranthus having dense plumes of green or red flowers; often cultivated for food
An example sentence would be:
- • "She painted her bedroom walls in a lovely amaranth color."
- • "The amaranth dress she wore made her stand out at the party."
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The Guardian Cryptic26 Nov 2004 | Across 17 | |
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