Spiny plants crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with C and has 5 letters.
CACTI — the 5-letter solution to “Spiny plants”, entered at 6 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for July 21, 2023.
About this clue
“Spiny plants” appeared as 6 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on July 21, 2023, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on August 25, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Spiny plants”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, July 21, 2023, the answer to “Spiny plants” is CACTI — 5 letters, entered at 6 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Spiny plants” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been CACTI, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with C.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.