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5 squares · Mini Crossword · August 7, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

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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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