What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Common plant for a "plant mom"" from September 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Common plant for a "plant mom"”

This clue appeared as 42-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 18, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

FERN

Letters4

Starts withF

Ends withN

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Common plant for a "plant mom"” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 18, 2026 as 42-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with F and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Common plant for a "plant mom"” clue?+

The answer is FERN (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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