Fungus with a pitted cap Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 1, 2025 · 9-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 1, 2025 · 9-Down · 5 letters
MOREL0 of 5 letters revealed
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any of various edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella having a brownish spongelike cap
noun
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