Controversial apple growth regulator Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, September 1, 1999 · 18-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, September 1, 1999.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 1, 1999 · 18-Down · 4 letters
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a chemical sprayed on fruit trees to regulate their growth so the entire crop can be harvested at one time
noun
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