Thorny plant becomes coated, they say Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Thorny plant becomes coated, they say last seen in Guardian Cryptic 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 FURZE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FURZE Thorny plant becomes coated, they say (5) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 10, 2023
6% RENDERED Caused to become; coated with plaster (8) The Times Concise Oct 25, 2025
6% EMEET Become acquainted with on Tinder, say (5) Universal Oct 5, 2025
6% ROSE Thorny shrub (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 29, 2025
6% BRIAR Thorny bush (5) Wall Street Journal Sep 25, 2025
5% PARKA Heavy coat (5) USA Today Nov 18, 2025
5% HARDEN Become firm (6) New York Times Mini Nov 15, 2025
5% CEDE Yield a plant ovule, say (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Nov 11, 2025
5% FUR Corgi's coat (3) USA Today Nov 11, 2025
5% HITSTHEROOF Becomes furious (11) Thomas Joseph Nov 11, 2025

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