Answer:

growths

Answer	Crossword Clue
GROWTHS	Warts and polyps, e.g.
GROWTHS	Tumors, e.g.
GROWTHS	Offshoots.

GROWTHS	Sproutings
GROWTHS	Progressions
GROWTHS	Warts and such
GROWTHS	Beards, e.g.
GROWTHS	Warts, tumors, etc.
GROWTHS	Weedy invasions, e.g.

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.