The term FUTURE MOSS is composed of two words: 'FUTURE' and 'MOSS'. The first word, 'FUTURE', is defined as the time that is to come or that will exist after the present. The second word, 'MOSS', is a type of small flowerless plant that typically grows in clumps or mats in damp or shady locations. The crossword solution for this term is SPORE, which is a reproductive cell capable of developing into a new individual without sexual fusion. Spores are produced by many organisms, including mosses, and are an important part of their life cycle.