Flower part is close protecting head of plant Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SEPAL Flower part is close protecting head of plant (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 14, 2018
3% STEM Flower part (4) USA Today Jan 31, 2026
3% THORN Sharp part of a century plant (5) Universal Jan 30, 2026
3% FERN Somewhat safer nutrient for plant not flowering (4) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 27, 2026
3% PERENNIAL Plant flowering every year (9) (9) Puzzler Jan 26, 2026
3% PETUNIA Plant with funnel-shaped flowers (7) (7) Puzzler Jan 23, 2026
3% POTS Flower ___ (plant containers) (4)
3% SCALP Part of the head (5) USA Today Jan 22, 2026
3% TOECAP Protective part of a shoe (6) Puzzler Backwords Jan 17, 2026
3% ANTHER Part of a flower's stamen (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 17, 2026

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