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| Letters | Answer | Clue | ||
| 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds | ||||
| 40% | 10 | Gardener and plant collector who served as the head gardener to Charles I of England | ||
noun • English botanist who was one of the first to collect specimens of plants (1570-1638) | ||||
| 20% | 13 | Gardener | ||
noun • someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil | ||||
Faux Gardener So To Speak
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SCARECROW which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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SCARECROW
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