Cutting it can cause a tear Crossword Clue

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Cutting it can cause a tear Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb
2. an aromatic flavorful vegetable

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CUTTING (noun)
1. an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
2. the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge
CUTTING (adjective)
1. (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character
2. painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
CAUSE (noun)
1. any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
2. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
CAUSE (verb)
1. give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
2. cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

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