Crossword clue

“Mineral found in seaweed”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
IODINE
Letters6
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 8, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Mineral found in seaweed” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 8, 2026 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mineral found in seaweed” clue?+

The answer is IODINE (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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