Sprout (4)
'sprout' is the definition.
(I know that sprout can be written as germinate)
This is the entire 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" .)
'sprout' is the definition.
(bud is a kind of sprout)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for bud that I've seen before include "Small knob that will develop into a leaf or flower" , "Tight flower" , "Unopened flower" , "Opening flower" , "American beer" .)
(Other definitions for tyke that I've seen before include "Colloquially, a small naughty child" , "Rough-mannered person - cheeky child" , "Yorkshireman" , "Uncouth child" , "Cheeky child or small dog" .)