Crossword clue
“Mediterranean plant named for its brightly colored flowers”
This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
SUNROSELetters7
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Mediterranean plant named for its brightly colored flowers” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 10, 2025 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Mediterranean plant named for its brightly colored flowers” clue?+
The answer is SUNROSE (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 10, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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