Southwestern plant with swordlike leaves Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, November 11, 2019 · 15-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, November 11, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 11, 2019 · 15-Across · 5 letters
YUCCA0 of 5 letters revealed
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any of several evergreen plants of the genus Yucca having usually tall stout stems and a terminal cluster of white flowers; warmer regions of North America
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