Plant Used To Make Mezcal Crossword Clue5 Letters

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AGAVE
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Agave is the plant used to make mezcal (and tequila). Mezcal is produced by distilling the fermented juice of agave plants, making this a straightforward definitional clue.

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SOTOLSotol is a related plant used to make a similar Mexican spirit, sometimes confused with mezcal
NOPALAnother Mexican plant, though not used for mezcal production

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