Clues for the word "HIBISCUS"
We've had 14 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 17 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Cryptic crossword on September 28, 2024.
Definition of hibiscus
- n. - A genus of plants (herbs, shrubs, or trees), some species of which have large, showy flowers. Some species are cultivated in India for their fiber, which is used as a substitute for hemp. See Althea, Hollyhock, and Manoe.
Referring Clues
- China rose, e.g.
- Showy flower
- The yellow one is Hawaii's state flower
- Flower used in herbal teas
- Tropical flower
- Hula dancer's accessory
- Plant of the mallow family - cub is his (anag)
- Garibaldi, perhaps, dropping it in his herbal tea
- Plant of the mallow family - such ibis (anag)
- Genus of mostly tropical plants
- Largely tropical flower
- Eggsotic bloom
- The man's filled up with endless biscuits - such a bloomer
- Such a reversal - a bird in the bush
Last Seen In
- Daily Cryptic - September 28, 2024
- Daily Cryptic - September 28, 2022
- Guardian Quick - November 04, 2016
- Wall Street Journal - March 25, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - February 23, 2016
- Netword - June 20, 2015
- Guardian Quick - August 07, 2013
- Washington Post - March 24, 2011
- Washington Post - October 16, 2010
- LA Times - May 06, 2010
- LA Times - August 15, 2008
- Guardian Quick - July 16, 2008
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 17, 2006
- Guardian Quick - February 03, 2005
- Guardian Cryptic - April 07, 2003
- Washington Post - November 03, 2000
- New York Times - February 08, 1998