Spray withdrawn in 1989 Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 4, 2008 · 15-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, May 4, 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 4, 2008 · 15-Across · 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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