Crossword answer
ASPARAGUS
9 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 4 appearances · Last seen The Independent, July 25, 2026
Letter pattern
ASPARAGUS
Clues that lead to ASPARAGUS
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ASPARAGUS is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 4 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Eurasian liliaceous plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten” in the The Independent crossword on July 25, 2026.
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Every appearance of ASPARAGUS (4)
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Jul 25, 2026
Eurasian liliaceous plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten · The Independent · 20 Across
Jan 3, 2026
Green veggie with spears · Newsday · Down
Jul 12, 2025
Eurasian liliaceous plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten · The Independent · 11 Across
Apr 23, 2025
Spears on a plate · New York Times · 11 Down