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Pond scum – Crossword Clue

The answer to the crossword clue “Pond scum” is ALGAE (5 letters). Most recently ALGAE, in the NYT Mini on July 2, 2026.

AnswerLettersPattern
ALGAE5A____

What ALGAE means

  1. nounprimitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves

Where this clue appeared

DatePuzzleAnswer
July 2, 2026NYT Mini 5DALGAE
April 25, 2025NYT Mini 7AALGAE
January 10, 2024NYT Mini 2DALGAE
October 13, 2023NYT Mini 3DALGAE
March 9, 2022NYT Mini 7AALGAE
January 5, 2021NYT Mini 7AALGAE
February 19, 2018NYT Mini 3DALGAE
August 3, 2017NYT Mini 5DALGAE
March 16, 2017NYT Mini 7AALGAE
September 14, 2016NYT Mini 7AALGAE
May 8, 2015NYT Mini 6AALGAE

Other clues for ALGAE

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FAQ

What is the answer to “Pond scum”?

ALGAE (5 letters). Most recently ALGAE, on July 2, 2026 in the NYT Mini.

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

5 letters, starting with A (A____).