Spiky plant in the lily family Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Spiky plant in the lily family” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of May 25, 2025? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2025
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ALOE is the answer to “Spiky plant in the lily family”. It means an African plant.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
An African plant.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: LAEO.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Soothing gel”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Spiky plant in the lily family”?
ALOE, 4 letters: an African plant.
When was “Spiky plant in the lily family” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of May 25, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with A.