Cryptic crossword clue
Plant is wet, can rot at the tip and messy in the centre 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word WATERCRESS

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The straight part
We know that "Plant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case plant = watercress.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does WATERCRESS mean?

WATERCRESS noun
  1. A perennial European herb, Nasturtium officinale, that grows in freshwater streams; used in salads and as a garnish.
  2. A similar plant, Nasturtium microphyllum.

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