Plant shoot in good condition (9)
17A — Plant shoot in good condition (9) — SPEEDWELL
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Definition
Definition found: 'Plant' — A straight definition sits at one end of the clue, never the middle. Which single word names a thing the answer could be?A straight definition sits at one end of the clue, never the middle. Which single word names a thing the answer could be?
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Wordplay
Wordplay: CharadeNo indicator words here — the parts just join end to end. That's a charade.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'shoot' → SPEEDRead the clue as a recipe and join the pieces left to right. The first chunk is a verb for rushing along.
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Synonym
Synonyms spotted: 'in good condition' → WELLThe closing phrase is a single word meaning in good health.
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Assembly
SPEED + WELL = SPEEDWELL