Plant whose roots are used as detergent Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 10, 2010 · 15-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, December 10, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 10, 2010 · 15-Across · 5 letters
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Any of various parts of the Agave (or similar) plants, when used as soap.
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