Crossword clue

“Unwanted aquarium growth”

This clue appeared as 25-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ALGAE
Letters5
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels3

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The clue “Unwanted aquarium growth” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 14, 2026 as 25-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, 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 “Unwanted aquarium growth” clue?+

The answer is ALGAE (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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

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