NYT Crossword · 48 Down
“Sometimes-bad bacterium” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Monday, November 27, 2017 as 48 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.
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NYT Crossword · Monday, November 27, 2017 · 48 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Sometimes-bad bacterium”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with E and ends with I, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Sometimes-bad bacterium” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 27, 2017, at 48 Down.
What is the answer to the “Sometimes-bad bacterium” crossword clue?
The answer is ECOLI (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.