The Clue
Controversial orchard application (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ALAR
Tags
Notes
The answer ALAR is very common and appears about once every 47 puzzles.
Related Clues
What is the popular name for daminozide?
Axillary
Pteroid
Winged
Winglike
Agricultural chemical
Banned chemical
Bygone spray
Controversial pesticide
Daminozide brand
Daminozide, commercially
Having wings
Like Pegasus
Opposite of apteral
Opposite of apterous
Outlawed spray
Wing-shaped
Banned apple spray
Banned orchard spray
Former orchard spray
Orchard no-no
Withdrawn apple spray
Former fruit ripening retardant
Product called a pesticide by the E.P.A.
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