The Clue
Begin to flourish (7 letter answer)
The Answer
BLOSSOM
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Notes
The answer BLOSSOM is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Definition
BLOSSOM as a noun:
1. (flower, bloom, blossom) = reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
2. (flower, prime, peak, heyday, bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flush) = the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
BLOSSOM as a verb:
1. (bloom, blossom, flower) = produce or yield flowers; "The cherry tree bloomed"
2. (blossom, blossom out, blossom forth, unfold) = develop or come to a promising stage; "Youth blossomed into maturity"