Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.
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Think of something strong and resilient that shields the most important organ in your head.
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???? is a thick membrane that is the outermost of the three layers of the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
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The clue refers to '???? mater,' which is the tough outer membrane that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord. The blank in the clue is filled by '????,' which completes the term commonly used in anatomy.
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Tough membrane covering the brain, ___ mater (brain membrane)
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OUT
The answer to “___ mater (brain protector)” in the New York Times puzzle September 19 2025 is DURA. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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