What is the answer to "Moistens, as a fern" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Moistens, as a fern" is MISTS (5 letters).

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Moistens, as a fern NYT Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the January 29, 2026 puzzle

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MISTS

5 letters · Across · last seen January 29, 2026