Lentil, e.g. Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Lentil, e.g." leads to the answer "SEED." Here's why this connection makes sense:

• Lentils are legumes that belong to the pea family and are classified as pulses.
• Botanically speaking, legumes like lentils are seeds because they are the mature ovules of plants and contain an embryo that can develop into a new plant.
• When lentils are planted, they sprout and grow into a new plant, which is a characteristic of seeds.
• Although lentils are commonly consumed as a food item, their biological nature as the reproductive part of a plant aligns with the broader definition of a seed.

Therefore, the answer "SEED" aptly fits the clue "Lentil, e.g." by highlighting the botanical aspect of lentils being seeds in the context of plant reproduction.

More Answers:

• SEED
• LEGUME
• BEAN

Definition of "SEED"

the unit of reproduction of a flowering plant, capable of developing into another such plant

Example :

grass seed

you can grow artichokes from seed

the conversation sowed a tiny seed of doubt in his mind

 The Crossword clue "Lentil, e.g." published 21 time/s & has 3 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Lovatts American	25 February 2024	SEED
Crossword Champ Pro	12 July 2023	SEED
The Sun Two Speed	2 June 2022	LEGUME
Crossword Champ Premium	9 January 2022	SEED
New York Times	25 October 2020	SEED
Mini Crossword	9 August 2020	BEAN
L.A. Times Daily	28 July 2019	SEED
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	1 April 2018	LEGUME
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	23 May 2017	LEGUME
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	16 April 2011	LEGUME
Universal	18 March 2011	SEED
USA Today	13 February 2004	BEAN