This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, July 3, 2026 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ S
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About the answer
MOLTS as a word: US standard spelling of moult. [(intransitive) To shed or lose a covering of hair or fur, feathers, skin, horns, etc, and replace it with a fresh one.]; US standard spelling of moult. [The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.].
MOLTS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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