Growth at the base of a tree
Editorially verified for the Aug 14, 2026
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Clue explained
MOSS is the small green growth that commonly spreads around the base or roots of a tree. The singular mass noun fits “Growth.”
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The answer to “Growth at the base of a tree” in the New York Times Mini crossword is MOSS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 14, 2026 at 5-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Growth at the base of a tree” answer
MOSS (4 letters)
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What does MOSS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of MOSS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a small flowerless green plant that lacks true roots, growing in damp habitats and reproducing by means of spores released from stalked capsules
- a green colour like that of moss
- a bog, especially a peat bog
When else has “Growth at the base of a tree” appeared?
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August 14, 2026 (most recent) → MOSS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Growth at the base of a tree”?
The answer is MOSS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Growth at the base of a tree”?
4 letters: MOSS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 14, 2026, at 5-Down.
Can “Growth at the base of a tree” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
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