Fragrant purple shrub Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Fragrant purple shrub last seen in USA Today 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LILAC.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LILAC Fragrant purple shrub (5) USA Today Dec 12, 2021
4% OLEANDER Fragrant pretty shrub (8) The Telegraph Quick Aug 29, 2025
3% ACACIA Flowering shrub (6) Thomas Joseph Nov 19, 2025
3% LILY Fragrant bulb flower (4) The Times Concise Nov 18, 2025
3% UBE Purple yam (3) USA Today Nov 15, 2025
3% PHLOX Showy purple flower (5) New York Times Nov 15, 2025
3% ACAI Purple berry (4) Commuter Nov 11, 2025
3% LEIS Fragrant necklaces (4) Universal Nov 8, 2025
3% ELEMI Fragrant resin (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 6, 2025
3% MYRTLE Evergreen shrub with dark purple berries (6) (6) The Sun Mini Nov 4, 2025

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LILAC is a fragrant purple shrub known for its beautiful flowers. Its scent is often used in perfumes and soaps. In gardens, lilacs are prized for their vibrant colors and sweet fragrance.