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noun • any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays | ||||
| 27% | 5 | Bound to get fired, this setter's maintained | ||
noun • the greatest possible degree of something • final or latest limiting point • as far as something can go • the boundary of a specific area • the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity • the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed verb • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • restrict or confine within limits • decide upon or fix definitely | ||||
| 27% | 5 | Bloomer in this setter short of a failing? | ||
noun • any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers | ||||
Setter Fired Primarily Over Minor Bloomer
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SUNFLOWER which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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SUNFLOWER
Updated: December 24, 2025
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