Tall tree collapsed, locking in carbon (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ERECT Tall tree collapsed, locking in carbon (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 5, 2026
7% ELM Tall tree (3) Commuter Feb 12, 2026
7% FIR Tall tree (3) Eugene Sheffer Nov 10, 2025
6% ELMS Tall, shady, and "nightmarish" trees (4)
6% SYCAMORE Tall maple tree (8) Eugene Sheffer Dec 22, 2025
5% YARNS Tall tales (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 16, 2026
5% ANTI Lock opener? (4) The Atlantic Feb 15, 2026
5% SEEDS Trees-to-be (5) Universal Feb 14, 2026
5% ICEE Frozen carbonated beverage (4)
5% TOWERS Stands tall (6) The Atlantic Feb 8, 2026

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