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“Fancy fungus”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fancy fungus”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Saturday, August 15, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter M
Last letter L
M ? ? ? L

A 5-letter down entry from the Saturday puzzle

The Answer

M O R E L

The answer to “Fancy fungus” is MOREL

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Aug 15, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “Fancy fungus” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Saturday, August 15, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is MOREL — a 5-letter word that begins with M and ends with L.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Fancy fungus”

What is the answer to “Fancy fungus” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MOREL — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Fancy fungus”?

The answer MOREL contains 5 letters.

Was “Fancy fungus” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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