Crossword answer
MUSHROOM
8 letters · Used for 5 different clues · 7 appearances · Last seen NYT Midi, May 13, 2026
Letter pattern
MUSHROOM
Clues that lead to MUSHROOM
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Grow exponentially ... or a power-up that makes Mario bigger8NYT MidiMay 13, 2026
Edible fungus with a spongy cap used in stir-fries and stews, that was once believed to be deadly for human consumption8Daily ThemedMay 8, 2026
Grow rapidly8Evening StandardJul 26, 2025
Fungus8Evening StandardFeb 28, 2025
Edible fungus8Evening StandardApr 5, 2024
About MUSHROOM in crosswords
MUSHROOM is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 7 times in our database across 5 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Grow exponentially ... or a power-up that makes Mario bigger” in the NYT Midi crossword on May 13, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
GOLFPROSWalking is good exercise ... you might get to drive a cart ... swinging a club will strengthen your arms, etc.?
ALBRIGHTClinton secretary of state
GULLIVERSwift traveller
ADJACENTContiguous
TEABREAKRefreshment stop (3,5)
BEDCHECKCurfew inspection
NEDROREM“Air Music” composer
JOSTLINGFraction outside of second, swimmer pushing hard? (8)
HONOLULUOld drama served up with opera in state capital (8)
CROSSBARGoal part
TEDTALKSStreamed lectures
TAKESOFFGets airborne
REPARTEEWitty retort
PONYTAILScrunchied hairstyle
Every appearance of MUSHROOM (7)
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May 13, 2026
Grow exponentially ... or a power-up that makes Mario bigger · NYT Midi · 16 Across
Jul 26, 2025
Grow rapidly · Evening Standard · 7 Across
Feb 28, 2025
Fungus · Evening Standard · 31 Down
Apr 5, 2024
Edible fungus · Evening Standard · 5 Down
May 8, 2019
Grow rapidly · Evening Standard · 7 Across
Mar 9, 2018
Edible fungus · Evening Standard · 5 Down