One whose roots may be showing Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak Date: OCT 21, 2025 Follow on Google

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Q1.

What is the most likely answer for the crossword clue "One whose roots may be showing"?

The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "One whose roots may be showing" is PLANT.

Q2.

Why is "PLANT" the answer to the clue "One whose roots may be showing"?

The clue 'One whose roots may be showing' refers to a 'PLANT' because plants often have roots that are visible above ground or in a transparent container. The phrase 'roots may be showing' cleverly suggests the literal roots of a plant, rather than metaphorical roots.

Q3.

In which puzzle was the clue "One whose roots may be showing" last seen?

This clue was last seen in the Washington Post Mini Crossword on October 21, 2025.

Q4.

What does the word "PLANT" mean in this context?

A plant is a living organism that typically grows in soil, uses photosynthesis to make food, and has roots, stems, and leaves.

Q5.

What are some other crossword clues that share the same answer?

Has stem and leaves, Bury in the ground, as seeds, Factory, foundry, Something green in a greenhouse, Magic show volunteer, sometimes

If you’ve landed here for the “One whose roots may be showing” clue from the October 21 2025, Washington Post mini crossword, you are in the exact right place. Our team of experts has solved today’s entire puzzle and found the precise answer for this clue.

The 5-letter answer to this puzzle is PLANT. A plant is a living organism that typically grows in soil, uses photosynthesis to make food, and has roots, stems, and leaves.

You can find all the solutions for today’s puzzle, as well as answers from previous days, on our main Washington Post Mini Crossword Answers Today (September 2026) page.

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