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Naturally sticky semi-rubber solution (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bur

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'solution' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for bur that I've seen before include "Seed-case" , "sticker" , "small drill" , "Clinging seed case" , "Prickly seed case" .)

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