“Plants that have been around on Earth for 375+ million years” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FERNS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Plants that have been around on Earth for 375+ million years”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 1, 2026, where it runs at 44 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.