The clue "Prickly shrub" last appeared in the USA Today crossword on February 7, 2025. The correct answer for this puzzle is "BRIAR", a 5-letter word.
Solution BRIAR is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution BRIAR is 5 letters long. We have 2 further solutions of the same word length.
There are 5 solutions. The longest is HAWTHORN with 8 letters, and the shortest is BRIAR with 5 letters.
Indeed, the puzzle clue "PRICKLY SHRUB" has seen a surge in lookups recently (last checked: 21 Dec 2025). Apparently it´s giving players some headaches!
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Solutions are between 5 and 8 letters long.