The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MARIGOLD which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1984.
Showy red or yellow flower crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| MARIGOLD | 100 % | 8 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Showy red or yellow flower
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- canna
 - abutilon
 - althaea
 - red-hot poker
 - passionflower
 - snapdragon
 - marigold
 - peony
 - daffodil
 - poppy
 - gentian
 - calla
 
Crossword Answer definitions
MARIGOLD noun- (genericised brand name, usually plural, sometimes with capital) A rubber glove, especially one for use in household cleaning.
 
- Any of the Old World plants, of the genus Calendula, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.
 - Any of the New World plants, of the genus Tagetes, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.
 
- Having the color of marigolds, a bright yellowish-orange hue.
 
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