| KAPOK | Silky fibre obtained from the seed coverings of the ceiba tree (Ceiba pentandra), used for stuffing cushions etc. (5) |
| OPIUM | Analgesic and narcotic drug obtained from the seed capsules of the plant Papaver somniferum (5) |
| ARILS | Seed coverings of wood sorrel (Oxalis) plants - sort of lairs (5) |
| SCALES | Body coverings of the fish (6) |
| PULU | Silky fibre obtained from Hawaiian ferns |
| NUTMEG | Spice obtained from the seeds of the evergreen Indonesian tree Myristica fragrans, whose seed coverings produce mace (6) |
| SHEA | - butter; substance obtained from the seeds of an African tree, used for products including moisturiser and lip balm (4) |
| ANNATTO | A yellowish-red dye obtained from the seeds of a tropical American tree, used for colouring food and fabrics (7) |
| STRYCHNINE | Toxic crystalline alkaloid obtained from the seeds of the plant nux vomica, formerly used medically as a stimulant (10) |
| JOJOBA | Oil obtained from the seeds of the American plant Simmondsia chinensis, commonly used in cosmetics (6) |
| LAMBSWOOL | Soft fibre obtained from the first shearing of a young sheep, used for knitwear, socks, blankets and wraps (9) |
| COIR | Coarse fibre obtained from the outer husk of coconuts, used for ropes, matting etc. (4) |
| RICIN | Highly toxic protein obtained from the seeds of the castor oil plant (5) |
| CHAFF | Seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed when threshing grain (5) |
| RAFFIA | A ribbon-like fibre obtained from the leaves of a palm, used in weaving mats and baskets (6) |
| COCOA | Powder and drink made from the seed of the chocolate tree (5) |
| EIDER | Type of sea duck, the female of which is the source of a down used for stuffing pillows and quilts (5) |
| TUCUM | A fine, strong fibre obtained from the young leaves of a Brazilian palm. (5) |
| VANILLA | Ingredient derived from the seeds of the pods of a Mexican orchid, used to flavour custard, ice cream, poached pears, creme brulee, fudge and some sea bass dishes (7) |
| RADICLE | First part of a seedling to emerge from the seed during germination (7) |
