Answer:

withe

Answer	Crossword Clue
WITHE	Willow twig
WITHE	Flexible twig.
WITHE	Willow or osier twig.

WITHE	Willow twig.
WITHE	Osier twig.
WITHE	Slender twig.
WITHE	Twig
WITHE	Slender twig
WITHE	Flexible twig
WITHE	Slender branch
WITHE	Strong flexible twig

Crossword

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