Crossword clue

“Ecosystem that includes the bristlemouth, the most common vertebrate on Earth (roughly 1 quadrillion organisms)”

This clue appeared as 6-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, May 29, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
OCEAN
Letters5
Starts withO
Ends withN
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
May 29, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Ecosystem that includes the bristlemouth, the most common vertebrate on Earth (roughly 1 quadrillion organisms)” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on May 29, 2026 as 6-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with N, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Ecosystem that includes the bristlemouth, the most common vertebrate on Earth (roughly 1 quadrillion organisms)” clue?+

The answer is OCEAN (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of May 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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