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Herb is a growing boy (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

basil

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This clue could be a double definition.

'herb' is the first definition.
(I know that basil is a type of herb)

'growing boy' is the second definition.
'basil' can be an answer for 'boy' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'growing' bit.

'is a' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for basil that I've seen before include "Herb - Mr Fawlty" , "A herb; --- Brush, Fawlty" , "Herb of mint family" , "Aromatic herb in pesto" , "Herb; forename" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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