Crossword clue

“Mushrooms with an earthy flavor”

This clue appeared as 49-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
MORELS
Letters6
Starts withM
Ends withS
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jun 20, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Mushrooms with an earthy flavor” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 20, 2026 as 49-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with M and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mushrooms with an earthy flavor” clue?+

The answer is MORELS (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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