Fine powder from certain plants Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Fine powder from certain plants" leads us to the answer "POLLEN" for today. Here's why this answer fits perfectly with the clue:

• Nature of the Substance:
  1. **POLLEN** is a fine powder found in the reproductive parts of flowers and plants.
• Specificity:
  2. The mention of "certain plants" indicates a specific type of powder, which effortlessly points to **POLLEN**, known for its plant origin.
• Common Association:
  3. When one thinks of fine powders associated with plants, **POLLEN** is a common and recognizable choice due to its characteristics and widespread occurrence in nature.

This explanation makes it clear why **POLLEN** is the answer to the clue "Fine powder from certain plants" in today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "POLLEN"

a fine powdery substance, typically yellow, consisting of microscopic grains discharged from the male part of a flower or from a male cone. Each grain contains a male gamete that can fertilize the female ovule, to which pollen is transported by the wind, insects, or other animals.

 The Crossword clue "Fine powder from certain plants" published 10 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Simplex	15 January 2021	POLLEN