This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Monday, June 8, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ Y
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MOSSY as a word: Covered in or overgrown with moss; (UK, Australia, New Zealand, colloquial) Alternative form of mossie (“mosquito”). [(South Africa) Any of various species of sparrow, especially Passer melanu....
MOSSY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 26, 2025.
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