What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Bit of plankton" from January 5, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Bit of plankton”

This clue appeared as 73-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ALGA

Letters4

Starts withA

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 5, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Bit of plankton” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 5, 2025 as 73-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Bit of plankton” clue?+

The answer is ALGA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 5, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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