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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 26% | 4 | Ancient Egyptians referred to it as the "plant of immortality" because of its ability to survive without soil | |
3 | 26% | 8 | First-rate or second-rate clue, the first to be last in | |
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We think the answer is "TAPROOT" which means:
- noun
- • (botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stem
- • Something that provides an important central source for growth or development
An example sentence would be:
- • "The carrot plant has a long taproot that helps it access deep sources of water."
- • "Dandelions have a taproot that allows them to survive drought conditions."
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The Guardian Cryptic27 Jul 2000 | Down 19 | |
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