Thorny tree Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, October 25, 2021 · 2-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between March 2015 and October 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 25, 2021 · 2-Down · 6 letters
ACACIA0 of 6 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia
noun
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