Do an orchard job Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "Do an orchard job" crossword clue for today's "Wall Street Journal" daily crossword.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, the clue is "Do an orchard job" and the answer is "GRAFT". Let's take a closer look at why this clue leads us to this answer.

1. Orchard job: The clue indicates that we are looking for a specific task that is done in an orchard. This clue suggests that the answer is related to some kind of agricultural work.

2. Do an orchard job: The clue uses the phrase "do an orchard job," indicating that the answer is a verb or action that describes a task performed in an orchard.

3. Graft: The answer "GRAFT" fits perfectly with the given clue. Grafting is a horticultural technique where a section of a plant (such as a bud or a shoot) is joined with another plant to grow together. It is a common practice in orchards to graft desired fruit varieties onto rootstocks or existing trees to improve their quality or yield.

By connecting the clues and considering the context of an orchard job, it becomes evident that the answer is "GRAFT." This process involves grafting one part of a plant onto another to create a stronger, more productive tree.

So, the answer to today's clue, "Do an orchard job," is GRAFT.

Definition of "GRAFT"

a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk or stem of a living plant, from which it receives sap.

Example :

it was common to graft different varieties on to a single tree trunk

they can graft a new hand on to the nerve ends

old values have been grafted on to a new economic class

 The Crossword clue "Do an orchard job" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	22 February 2020	GRAFT