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___ mater (brain protector) NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 19, 2025 puzzle

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Answer
DURA
4 letters · Down · last seen September 19, 2025

More clues from the September 19, 2025 puzzle

1A Take over 5 1D Lead-in to stratus or cumulus 4 3D Handling things 4 4D Bud 3 5D Memorial Coliseum athlete 6 6D Provide that crucial spark for 11 6A Engage in magniloquence 4 7D You may have learned your times tables by it 4 8D Fin 3 9D Develop over time 7 10A A double might get you some, for short 4