Tree cluster
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
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Clue
Tree cluster (5)
Answer
The answer to Tree cluster is Copse (5 letters).
Why does Copse fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Tree cluster' points to COPSE, a small group of trees growing close together. A copse is typically smaller than a forest or wood, consisting of just a few trees or a small thicket. The word comes from Old French 'coupeis,' meaning 'a cutting,' originally referring to an area where trees were cut and allowed to regrow. Copses often form naturally in fields or clearings and are common features in rural landscapes, making 'tree cluster' an apt description for this compact woodland formation.
What does Tree cluster mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definition below.
cluster
noun
•a group of similar things positioned or occurring closely together
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 44-down in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Copse mean?
noun
•A thicket of small trees or shrubs.
verb
•To trim or cut.
•To plant and preserve.
Origin of the word Copse
•origin: Old French 'copeiz'
•period: 14th century
The word evolved from Old French 'copeiz' meaning 'a cutting' or 'what is cut down,' reflecting the practice of coppicing where small trees are periodically cut to encourage new growth.
How to use Copse in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Copse.
•“The hikers rested in the shade of a small copse of oak trees on the hillside.”
•“A copse of birch trees marked the boundary between the two farms.”
•“The old manor house was nestled behind a dense copse that provided privacy from the road.”
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- The answer has 5 letters: Copse.
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