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Mushroom Cap Crossword Clue
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PILEUS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PILEUS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "PILEUS" which means:
- noun
- • A fruiting structure resembling an umbrella or a cone that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom
An example sentence would be:
- • "The pileus is the upper flat part of a fungus."
- • "The pileus of the mushroom is often brightly colored."
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| New York Times11 May 2003 | Down 15 | |
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