Cryptic crossword clue
Shrub moderately gnarled but not terribly old 7, two words

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word MAY

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The straight part
We know that "Shrub" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shrub = may.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does MAY mean?

MAY verb
  1. To be strong; to have power (over).
  2. (auxiliary) To be able; can.
  3. To be able to go.
  4. (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests.
  5. (modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly.
  6. (subjunctive present, defective) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect).
  7. Used in modesty, courtesy, or concession, or to soften a question or remark.
MAY noun
  1. The hawthorn bush or its blossoms.
MAY verb
  1. To gather may, or flowers in general.
  2. To celebrate May Day.
MAY noun
  1. A maiden.

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