A Plant Disease That Causes Browning and Death
This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Treasure Island, Group 1034, Puzzle 5 (Bristol Channel).
Question is: A Plant Disease That Causes Browning and Death
and the answer is: BLIGHT
Word Meaning:
BLIGHT — A diseased condition suffered by a plant; specifically, a complete and rapid chlorosis, browning, then death of plant tissues such as floral organs, leaves, branches, or twigs, especially one caused by a fungus; a mildew, a rust, a smut.
Definitions from Wiktionary.