Crossword clue

“Turns to mush”

This clue appeared as 8-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
MELTS
Letters5
Starts withM
Ends withS
Vowels1

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The clue “Turns to mush” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 10, 2026 as 8-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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What is the answer to the “Turns to mush” clue?+

The answer is MELTS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 10, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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