Jack-in-the-pulpit Crossword Clue

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Best Answer:
ARUM

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Jack-in-the-pulpit" points to the answer "ARUM" for a specific botanical reason. Here's why this clue corresponds to the answer:

  1. Botanical Identification: Jack-in-the-pulpit is a common name for plants of the Arisaema genus.
  2. Genus Arum: While Jack-in-the-pulpit most commonly refers to the Arisaema plants, botanically, these plants belong to the broader Araceae family.
  3. ARUM: The answer "ARUM" perfectly fits the clue as it is a genus within the Araceae family and captures the essence of the reference to Jack-in-the-pulpit.

By connecting the common name with the botanical classification, the answer "ARUM" elegantly aligns with the given clue, creating a harmonious link between the hint and the solution.



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Definition of "ARUM"

a European plant which has arrow-shaped leaves and a broad leafy spathe enclosing a club-shaped spadix. Pollination is by small flies which are temporarily trapped by the plant.


 The Crossword clue "Jack-in-the-pulpit" published 56 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 
CrosswordDateAnswer
Crossword Champ Pro19 February 2024ARUM
Daily American28 December 2023ARUM
Crossword Champ Daily14 February 2023ARUM
USA Today3 February 2015ARUM
Thinks.com5 May 2011ARUM
Universal15 August 2010ARUM


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