The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PRIMROSE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Proper-sounding spring flower? crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMROSE | 100 % | 8 |
Why may PRIMROSE be the right solution?
The word "proper-sounding" hints at a word that sounds formal or correct. "Spring flower" suggests a type of flower that blooms in spring. "Primrose" fits both criteria as it sounds formal and is a common spring flower.
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Crossword Answer definitions
PRIMROSE noun- A flowering plant of the genus Primula.
- A plant of the family Primulaceae.
- A plant of the genus Oenothera, better known as an evening primrose.
- A flower of a primrose plant.
- A light yellow colour.
- To pick primroses.
- Of a light yellow colour.
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