Botanical word for a rough outer covering that protects a tree trunk ... or what your neighbor's dog might do at 3 a.m. when you're sleeping Crossword Clue

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Botanical word for a rough outer covering that protects a tree trunk ... or what your neighbor's dog might do at 3 a.m. when you're sleeping Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. remove the bark of a tree
2. cover with bark
(noun)
1. a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts
2. a noise resembling the bark of a dog

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

COVERING (noun)
1. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
2. the work of applying something
BOTANICAL (adjective)
1. of or relating to plants or botany
BOTANICAL (noun)
1. a drug made from part of a plant (as the bark or root or leaves)

Hint 3: Anagram

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1. Botanical word for an aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine ... or a wise person who offers profound guidance and counsel

2. Plow-pulling farm animals

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4. ___ d'oeuvre (appetizer)

5. "I ___ you an apology"

6. Run away to get married

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8. Molecule builder

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18. "___ on the side of caution"

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21. &

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