What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Units for measuring bacteria and dust" from August 16, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Units for measuring bacteria and dust”

This clue appeared as 36-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

MICRONS

Letters7

Starts withM

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 16, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Units for measuring bacteria and dust” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 16, 2025 as 36-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with M and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Units for measuring bacteria and dust” clue?+

The answer is MICRONS (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 16, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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