Crossword Genius

Use inflorescence to give me competition (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

raceme

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'use inflorescence' is the definition.
'raceme' can be an answer for 'inflorescence' (raceme is a kind of inflorescence). I am not sure about the 'use' bit.

'me competition' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'me' is found in the answer.
'competition' could be 'race' (race is a kind of competition) and 'race' is present in the answer.
This accounts for all the letters.
This may be the basis of clue (or it may be nonsense).

'to give' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for raceme that I've seen before include "something flowery" , "Long cluster of flowers along the main stem" , "Care about me with flowers spaced along a central stem" , "Cluster of flowers along a central stem" , "Flower cluster (botany)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.