Story with a moral Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, September 16, 2025 · 1-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 16, 2025 · 1-Down · 5 letters
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a short moral story (often with animal characters)
noun
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