“Stuff growing on a tree trunk” crossword clue
Answer
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••••MOSS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MOSS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Stuff growing on a tree trunk”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 8, 2026, where it runs at 68 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 8, 2026 grid40DFroth seen at the beach7 ltrs›41DMost populous Canadian province7 ltrs›42D2014 nonfiction best seller subtitled "A Brief History of Humankind"7 ltrs›59DDecays4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 8, 20261APrized gem in Chinese culture4 ltrs›5ALong (for)4 ltrs›9AWise one4 ltrs›13ALyft competitor4 ltrs›14ATrims, say5 ltrs›16ABullet point on an agenda4 ltrs›17A___ Scotia4 ltrs›18AActress Judi with an Oscar and a Tony5 ltrs›
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