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The Clue
Controversial apple growth regulator (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ALAR
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Notes
The answer ALAR is very common and appears about once every 47 puzzles.
Related Clues
Aliform
Daminozide
Pteric
Winged
Winglike
Antithesis of apteral
Brand of daminozide
Bygone spray
Controversial pesticide
Controversial ripener
Having wings
Like a godwit
Like Nike
Like a wing
Opposite of apterous
Orchard spray
Resembling a pterodactyl
Wing-shaped
Banned apple spray
Banned fruit spray
Former orchard spray
Having side petals
Onetime E.P.A. target
Plant-growth retardant
Trade name of daminozide
Withdrawn apple spray
Substance called a pesticide by the E.P.A.
Definition
ALAR as a noun:
1. (Alar, daminozide) = a chemical sprayed on fruit trees to regulate their growth so the entire crop can be harvested at one time
ALAR as an adjective:
1. (axillary, alar) = of or relating to the axil
2. (alar, alary, aliform, wing-shaped) = having or resembling wings