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The Clue

Oak or elm growths (5 letter answer)

The Answer

BURLS

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Notes

The answer BURLS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.

Related Clues

Knots
Knots in wool
Tree knots
Tree-trunk growths

Definition

BURL as a noun:

1. the wood cut from a tree burl or outgrowth; often used decoratively in veneer
2. a large rounded outgrowth on the trunk or branch of a tree
3. (slub, knot, burl) = soft lump or unevenness in a yarn; either an imperfection or created by design

BURL as a verb:

1. remove the burls from cloth