Flowering plant once believed to repel pests
LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Thursday, August 20, 2026.
"Flowering plant once believed to repel pests"
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FLEABANE
Letter analysis
Letters
8
Vowels
4
Unique
6
Direction
Down
About this clue
The clue "Flowering plant once believed to repel pests" in the LA Times Crossword for Thursday, August 20, 2026 resolves to FLEABANE, a 8-letter answer.
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