Crossword clue

“Indoor plant whose name is one vowel off from 6-Across”

This clue appeared as 2-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, May 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

FICUS

Letters5

Starts withF

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
May 18, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Indoor plant whose name is one vowel off from 6-Across” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on May 18, 2026 as 2-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with F and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Indoor plant whose name is one vowel off from 6-Across” clue?+

The answer is FICUS (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of May 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.

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