Crossword clue
“The practice of growing plants without soil”
This clue appeared as 10-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.
Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
HYDROPONICSLetters11
Starts withH
Ends withS
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “The practice of growing plants without soil” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 24, 2026 as 10-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with H and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “The practice of growing plants without soil” clue?+
The answer is HYDROPONICS (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 24, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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