This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 15, 2026 (40 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
M _ _ _ _
First and last letters
M _ _ _ L
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MOREL as a word: A true morel; any of several fungi in the genus Morchella, the upper part of which is covered with a reticulated and pitted hymenium; Certain plants or genera Solanum, Atropa, and Aralia, with dark, cherry-like berries.
MOREL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 11, 2026.
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