What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "___ dish (lab container)" from June 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“___ dish (lab container)”

This clue appeared as 21-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

PETRI

Letters5

Starts withP

Ends withI

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “___ dish (lab container)” ran in the USA Today Crossword on June 16, 2026 as 21-Down. 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 “___ dish (lab container)” clue?+

The answer is PETRI (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of June 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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