“Reproductive part of a fern” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPORE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Reproductive part of a fern”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 31, 2026, where it runs at 15 Down 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.