Florentine removes trio from herb garden Crossword Clue

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The hint for today's crossword puzzle is brought you by "Irish Times Crosaire" and the clue we are solving today is "Florentine removes trio from herb garden".

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Florentine removes trio from herb garden" leads us to the answer "FENNEL" for several reasons:

1. Florentine: This hints at something related to Florence, Italy. Fennel is a popular herb used in traditional Italian cuisine, including Florentine dishes.
2. Removes trio: Removing the letters "TRI" from the word "FLORENTINE" leaves us with "FENNEL." This action of taking out the trio corresponds to the process of eliminating letters from the initial word to form the answer.
3. Herb garden: Fennel is commonly found in herb gardens due to its aromatic and flavorful qualities that make it a staple for seasoning and cooking.

Putting these contextual clues together, we can see how the wordplay in the clue hints at FENNEL as the correct answer, aligning with the theme of herbs and cuisine.

Definition of "FENNEL"

an aromatic yellow-flowered European plant of the parsley family, with feathery leaves.

 The Crossword clue "Florentine removes trio from herb garden" published 6 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Crosaire	27 February 2020	FENNEL