Crossword clue
“Kind of dish for culturing micro-organisms”
This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
PETRILetters5
Starts withP
Ends withI
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Kind of dish for culturing micro-organisms” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 10, 2026 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with I.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Kind of dish for culturing micro-organisms” clue?+
The answer is PETRI (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 10, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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