The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word GROWER
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More clues leading to the result GROWER
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What does GROWER mean?
GROWER noun- A farmer; one who grows things.
- Something that grows.
- Someone or something who becomes more likeable over time
- A man whose penis does not show its full size until it is erect.