| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| SPROUT | Put forth shoots | |
| SPROUTED | Put forth shoots | |
| GERMINATE | Put forth shoots | |
| TILLER | To put forth new shoots from the root, or round the bottom of the original stalk; as, wheat or rye tillers; some spread plants by tillering. | |
| EXERT | Put forth | |
| ACROSPIRE | To put forth the first sprout. | |
| BLADE | To put forth or have a blade. | |