What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Yeast, mold and mushrooms" from September 22, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Yeast, mold and mushrooms”

This clue appeared as 4-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 22, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

FUNGI

Letters5

Starts withF

Ends withI

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Yeast, mold and mushrooms” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 22, 2025 as 4-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F and ends with I.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Yeast, mold and mushrooms” clue?+

The answer is FUNGI (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 22, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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