This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (57 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
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ALGAE as a word: Algal organisms viewed collectively or as a mass; algal growth; (countable) A particular kind of alga.
ALGAE has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 17, 2025.
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