The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SPORE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Fungus-to-be crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SPORE | 100 % | 5 |
Why may SPORE be the right solution?
The answer "SPORE" fits because a spore is a reproductive cell of a fungus that can develop into a new organism.
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Crossword Answer definitions
SPORE noun- A reproductive particle, usually a single cell, released by a fungus, alga, or plant that may germinate into another.
- A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions.
- To produce spores.
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