A container like this is needed for prickly plant Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue A container like this is needed for prickly plant last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ACANTHUS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ACANTHUS A container like this is needed for prickly plant (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 1, 2017
4% CACTUS Prickly plant (6) The Telegraph Quick Apr 10, 2026
4% BRIAR Prickly plant (5) LA Times Mini Apr 5, 2026
4% CACTI Prickly plants (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 6, 2026
3% BUR Prickly husk (3)
3% BURR Prickly seedcase (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 9, 2026
3% UNPOT Remove from a container, as a plant (5) LA Times Mini Apr 7, 2026
3% HOLLY Prickly shrub (5) (5) Mirror Classic Mar 23, 2026
3% REEDS Plants like grass (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 19, 2026
3% PEAR Prickly ___ (4) Universal Mar 3, 2026

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