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For beginners (5 letter answer)
The Answer
BASAL
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The answer BASAL is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.
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Definition
BASAL as an adjective:
1. (radical, basal) = especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem; "basal placentation"; "radical leaves"
2. (basal, base) = serving as or forming a base; "the painter applied a base coat followed by two finishing coats"
3. (basal, primary) = of primary importance