The Clue
Midwest crop (8 letter answer)
The Answer
SOYBEANS
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Notes
The answer SOYBEANS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
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Definition
SOYBEAN as a noun:
1. (soy, soybean, soya bean) = a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food
2. (soy, soya, soybean, soya bean, soybean plant, soja, soja bean, Glycine max) = erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia
3. (soy, soybean) = most highly proteinaceous vegetable crop known