Crossword clue
“Pond scum, e.g.”
This clue appeared as 78-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
FILMLetters4
Starts withF
Ends withM
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Pond scum, e.g.” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 3, 2026 as 78-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with F and ends with M.
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What is the answer to the “Pond scum, e.g.” clue?+
The answer is FILM (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 3, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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