Growth at the base of a tree NYT Mini Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Growth at the base of a tree” crossword clue is MOSS (4 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times Mini crosswords, most recently on August 14, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 4 LETTERS
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MOSS: to cover with a growth of small, leafy-stemmed plants.
Best answers for “Growth at the base of a tree”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MOSS | 4 | Growth at the base of a tree |
| 2 | AWOL | 4 | Off base? similar clue |
| 3 | ACID | 4 | Not a base similar clue |
| 4 | CAMP | 4 | Everest Base ___ similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times Mini | August 14, 2026 | MOSS | 5 Down |
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Questions about the Growth at the base of a tree Crossword Clue
What is the 4-letter answer to the Growth at the base of a tree crossword clue?
MOSS is the 4-letter answer to the “Growth at the base of a tree” crossword clue.
When was the Growth at the base of a tree crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times Mini of August 14, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Growth at the base of a tree crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with AWOL (“Off base?”), ACID (“Not a base”), CAMP (“Everest Base ___”).