Crossword clue

“Plants that have been around on Earth for 375+ million years”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

FERNS

Letters5

Starts withF

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 1, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Plants that have been around on Earth for 375+ million years” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 1, 2026 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Plants that have been around on Earth for 375+ million years” clue?+

The answer is FERNS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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