Growth on a tree trunk Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Growth on a tree trunk” from the USA Today crossword of February 20, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
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MOSS is the answer to “Growth on a tree trunk”. It means to cover with a growth of small, leafy-stemmed plants.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To cover with a growth of small, leafy-stemmed plants.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: OMSS.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “One might liken it to lichen”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the USA Today on May 22, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Growth on a tree trunk”?
MOSS, 4 letters: to cover with a growth of small, leafy-stemmed plants.
When was “Growth on a tree trunk” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of February 20, 2026, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with M.