The Clue
Burgeon (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SPROUT
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Notes
The answer SPROUT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Definition
SPROUT as a noun:
1. any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud
2. a newly grown bud (especially from a germinating seed)
SPROUT as a verb:
1. (shoot, spud, germinate, pullulate, bourgeon, burgeon forth, sprout) = produce buds, branches, or germinate; "the potatoes sprouted"
2. (sprout, stock) = put forth and grow sprouts or shoots; "the plant sprouted early this year"