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Pond gunk – Crossword Clue

The answer to the crossword clue “Pond gunk” is SCUM (4 letters) or ALGAE (5 letters). Most recently SCUM, in the NYT Mini on September 24, 2025.

AnswerLettersPattern
SCUM4S___
ALGAE5A____

What SCUM means

  1. nounworthless people
  2. nouna film of impurities or vegetation that can form on the surface of a liquid
  3. verbremove the scum from

Where this clue appeared

DatePuzzleAnswer
September 24, 2025NYT Mini 1ASCUM
October 25, 2020NYT Mini 6AALGAE
September 14, 2017NYT Mini 5DSCUM

Other clues for SCUM

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FAQ

What is the answer to “Pond gunk”?

SCUM (4 letters) or ALGAE (5 letters). Most recently SCUM, on September 24, 2025 in the NYT Mini.

How many letters is the answer to “Pond gunk”?

4 letters, starting with S (S___).