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[kayakamina]

20d Complete gateway with woody tissue starting to form on inner edge (7) I have ?n????h and it probably starts with e.
Quizmonkey if you are still on can you help? K

[Fibonacci]

endarch ?
Of or relating to a xylem whose early development is toward the center.

[kayakamina]

Thanks. Certainly looks right. Am just trying to fit it to the clue. Much appreciated. K

[ddon]

complete = end, gateway = arch
xylem is to do with woody tissue

[Quizmonkey]

Yes, I concur, if a little late (sorry!). Endarch, adj defined by Chambers as "having the protoxylem on the inner edge".

[kayakamina]

Thanks QM I should have got it - Complete (end) Gateway Arch) Come on K !! Not having a good day. Cheers