Clues for the word "HAWTHORN"
We've had 17 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 18 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on April 12, 2024.
Definition of hawthorn
- n. - A thorny shrub or tree (the Crataegus oxyacantha), having deeply lobed, shining leaves, small, roselike, fragrant flowers, and a fruit called haw. It is much used in Europe for hedges, and for standards in gardens. The American hawthorn is Crataegus cordata, which has the leaves but little lobed.
Referring Clues
- Hedgerow tree
- Flowering Hedge
- Hedge plant
- Mayflower
- Maybush
- Spring-flowering shrub
- Prickly shrub
- Thorny tree with white or pinkish flowers
- May
- What's wrong with a sort of "Right Hon" for May?
- May tree
- Playing what instrument is found in the wood?
- Goldie embracing the Thunderer for the first part of 26
- May be playing what instrument?
- Small tree is what damaged cape
- What might be a warning device for the plant
- What broke the antler? A bush?
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - April 12, 2024
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - June 01, 2023
- Evening Standard Cryptic - February 03, 2023
- Evening Standard Quick - November 11, 2022
- Evening Standard Quick - December 01, 2016
- Family Time - October 10, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - August 09, 2016
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - September 15, 2015
- USA Today - March 17, 2014
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - January 20, 2014
- Guardian Cryptic - July 10, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - September 19, 2012
- USA Today - May 01, 2012
- Netword - April 15, 2012
- Guardian Quick - January 30, 2006
- Guardian Cryptic - November 26, 2001
- Guardian Cryptic - December 05, 2000
- New York Times - March 19, 2000