Sprout (9)
'sprout' is the definition.
(I know that sprout can be written as germinate)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for germinate that I've seen before include "(Of seed) start to shoot" , "(Of seeds) sprout" , "Put forth shoots, develop and grow" , "Spring up" , "Mere giant (anag) - start to grow" .)
'sprout' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for lad that I've seen before include "Youngster" , "Son" , "Boy, young man" , "Shaver" , "Scottish lover" .)