What is the answer to "Treat for a squirrel" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Treat for a squirrel" is ACORN (5 letters).

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Treat for a squirrel NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the May 14, 2026 puzzle

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ACORN

5 letters · Down · last seen May 14, 2026

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