Crossword clue

“Regional life forms”

This clue appeared as 6-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
BIOTA
Letters5
Starts withB
Ends withA
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Regional life forms” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 22, 2026 as 6-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with A, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for July 22, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Regional life forms” clue?+

The answer is BIOTA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on July 22, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for July 22, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.