Thorny flowers

Vincent Tenaglia

Published February 16, 2024 · Updated 9:30 AM

THE ANSWER IS

The answer is ROSES.

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Why it fits

ROSES is the 5-letter answer to “Thorny flowers” in the February 16, 2024 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so ROSES both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.

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