This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 12, 2026 (49 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 6 squares
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A _ _ _ _ _
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A _ _ _ _ A
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AMOEBA as a word: (biology) A member of the genus Amoeba of unicellular protozoa that moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia; Any eukaryote that exhibits amoeboid movement, having the ability to change its shape.
AMOEBA has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since August 23, 2026.
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