“Flowering period” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••BLOOM
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BLOOM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Flowering period”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 18, 2026, where it runs at 32 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 18, 2026 grid30ASmartphone feature that debuted worldwide in 201113 ltrs›35AKind of acid partly responsible for sourdough's tang6 ltrs›37A"Sorry, that's way above my pay grade"13 ltrs›41ALine holders4 ltrs›46ACry at the end of a countdown4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 18, 20261AUnite, with "up"4 ltrs›5AMany an extra in the "Lord of the Rings" movies3 ltrs›8ALike fondue, traditionally5 ltrs›13ANairobi-based collection of NGOs5 ltrs›15ARestriction on how much one can serve9 ltrs›17AConductor's reference5 ltrs›18AOpportunity to compare notes, perhaps9 ltrs›19AVery traditional sort6 ltrs›
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