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Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘A fungus among us’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

Word Hints

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Thefirst wordis a fungi with a fancy name but a down-to-earth umami punch.

Thesecond wordis the middle child of the mushroom world, balancing white and portobello energy.

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Thethird wordis the noodle of the mushroom family, long, thin, and ready to soak up the flavor.

Thefourth wordis the seafood imposter of the fungi kingdom, soft, delicate, and thriving in clusters.

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Thefifth wordis small, round, and the default setting for grocery store mushrooms.

Thesixth wordis the luxury upgrade, making everything from pasta to fries feel expensive.

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NYT Strands answers for March 3, 2025.