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The Clue

Lines on leaves (5 letter answer)

The Answer

VEINS

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Notes

The answer VEINS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.

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Definition

VEIN as a noun:

1. (vein, vena, venous blood vessel) = a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart; "all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood"
2. a distinctive style or manner; "he continued in this vein for several minutes"
3. (vein, nervure) = any of the vascular bundles or ribs that form the branching framework of conducting and supporting tissues in a leaf or other plant organ
4. (vein, mineral vein) = a layer of ore between layers of rock
5. (vein, nervure) = one of the horny ribs that stiffen and support the wing of an insect

VEIN as a verb:

1. make a veinlike pattern