A thorn or prickle or spiny growth Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ACANTHA A thorn or prickle or spiny growth (7)
2% CROWNANTLER Monarch learnt about bony growth (5,6) (11) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 10, 2026
2% WART Ran out of authorisation for growth (4) (4) Puzzler Cryptic Feb 8, 2026
2% HAS "Every rose ___ its thorn" (3) Universal Feb 2, 2026
2% CATSCLAW Spiny shrub named for a feline weapon (8) Thomas Joseph Feb 2, 2026
2% LICHEN Tree growth indicative of good air quality (6) New York Times Jan 31, 2026
2% CACTUS Spiny plant (6) The Times Concise Jan 28, 2026
2% STUNT Prevent the growth of (5) (5) Mirror Classic Jan 26, 2026
2% UTERI Initial growth areas? (5) The Washington Post Mini Jan 22, 2026
2% ELM Feel modest about growth (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Jan 20, 2026
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