Thorny plant becomes coated, they say Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FURZE Thorny plant becomes coated, they say (5) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 10, 2023
8% BRIAR Thorny plant (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 12, 2026
6% ACACIA Thorny shrub (6) (6) Mirror Quick Apr 10, 2026
6% ROSE Thorny bloom (4) USA Today Feb 1, 2026
5% TEFLON Cookware coating (6) New York Times Apr 20, 2026
5% MASTER Become an expert in (6) New York Times Midi Apr 19, 2026
5% DRIFTINGAPART Becoming chilly (13) Newsday Apr 18, 2026
5% SNOW Winter coat? (4) USA Today Apr 16, 2026
5% RIME Frosty coating (4) Newsday Apr 15, 2026
5% SPINALTAP Medical procedure involved plant sap coating yours truly (9) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 15, 2026

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