NYT Mini Crossword · 5 Down
“Pond scum” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Mini Crossword for Thursday, July 2, 2026 as 5 Down. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Mini · Thursday, July 2, 2026 · 5 Down
Every time this clue appeared
- Jul 2, 2026 · 5 Down · 5 letters
- Apr 25, 2025 · 7 Across · 5 letters
- Jan 10, 2024 · 2 Down · 5 letters
- Oct 13, 2023 · 3 Down · 5 letters
- Mar 9, 2022 · 7 Across · 5 letters
- Jan 5, 2021 · 7 Across · 5 letters
- Feb 19, 2018 · 3 Down · 5 letters
- Aug 3, 2017 · 5 Down · 5 letters
- Mar 16, 2017 · 7 Across · 5 letters
- Sep 14, 2016 · 7 Across · 5 letters
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More clues from this puzzle
The other clues from the NYT Mini of Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Across
- 1The "A" of G.P.A.: Abbr. crossword clue3 letters
- 4Fashion's Oscar ___ Renta crossword clue4 letters
- 6Waterways traveled by gondola in 2-Down crossword clue6 letters
- 8The Ponte di Rialto in 2-Down, e.g. crossword clue6 letters
- 9Remove, as nails from a cat crossword clue6 letters
- 10Pair of peepers crossword clue4 letters
Down
- 1On ___ (how some pranks are done) crossword clue5 letters
- 2Italian city that's the subject of this puzzle crossword clue6 letters
- 3"More than happy to!" crossword clue6 letters
- 6Relaxant in some edibles, for short crossword clue3 letters
- 7Stitches together with needle and thread crossword clue4 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Pond scum”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with A and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Pond scum” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 5 Down. It has appeared 10 times in the NYT Mini since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Pond scum” crossword clue?
The answer is ALGAE (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.