What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Petri dish gel" from April 21, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Petri dish gel”

This clue appeared as 9-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, April 21, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times

AGAR

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Petri dish gel” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 21, 2025 as 9-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Petri dish gel” clue?+

The answer is AGAR (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 21, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on April 21, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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