The week-old banana had a ____d coloration. (Think: old-fashioned word for ‘accelerator’ with different beginning)

Get the answer to the NYT Spelling Bee clue “The week-old banana had a ____d coloration. (Think: old-fashioned word for ‘accelerator’ with different beginning)”, starting with the letters mo.
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This clue was used on October 11, 2025.

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