Grassy plant of wet areas Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Grassy plant of wet areas" and the answer is "REED". Let's explore why this clue has this answer.

1. Wet areas: The clue mentions that the plant is typically found in wet areas. This suggests that the answer we're looking for is a type of plant that thrives in such conditions.

2. Grassy plant: The word "grassy" indicates that the plant in question has long, thin leaves resembling grass. This helps us narrow down the options to plants with blade-like leaves.

3. REED: When we consider these clues, the answer "REED" fits the bill perfectly. Here's why:

• A reed is a tall, thin plant that grows in or near water. It commonly occurs in marshy or wetland areas.
• Reeds have long, narrow leaves that resemble grass. These leaves are often tough and fibrous.
• They are adapted to wet environments due to their ability to withstand waterlogging and nutrient-rich soils.

Hence, given the reference to wet areas and the description of a grassy plant, it becomes evident that the answer to today's crossword clue is "REED".

Definition of "REED"

a tall, slender-leaved plant of the grass family, which grows in water or on marshy ground.

Example :

a harvest of thatching reeds

a reed curtain

as if thy waves had only heard the shepherd's reed

 The Crossword clue "Grassy plant of wet areas" published 11 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Simplex	13 February 2024	REED