Plant of the pea family whose dried root yields an extract used in confectionery and medicines (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LIQUORICE Plant of the pea family whose dried root yields an extract used in confectionery and medicines (9) (9)
5% EFT Medicinal plant (3) USA Today Quick Nov 5, 2025
5% ALOE Medicinal plant (4) USA Today Quick Nov 5, 2025
5% OWL Medicinal plant (3) USA Today Quick Oct 6, 2025
5% AFE Medicinal plant (3) USA Today Quick Sep 22, 2025
5% IPECAC Dried roots of a medicinal plant. (6)
5% SENEGAS Dried roots of a plant (7)
4% POD Pea protector (3) Premier Sunday Nov 9, 2025
4% BASIL Eurasian plant whose aromatic leaves are used as herbs for seasoning (5) (5) Mirror Quiz Nov 4, 2025
4% KNOTWEED Plant whose Japanese species has notoriously invasive roots (8) The Times Specialist Nov 3, 2025
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