Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.
Reveal Hint
Think of what turns a pond into a green carpet.
Reveal Hint
????? are simple non-flowering plants that include seaweeds and many single-celled forms, often found in water.
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The clue 'Scummy stuff' refers to the layer of green or brown plant-like organisms that often forms on the surface of stagnant water, known as ?????. The word 'scummy' suggests something unclean or slimy, which aligns with how ????? can appear in ponds or lakes.
Reveal Hint
Pond problem, Green gunk in a fish tank, Gunk in an aquarium, growth in the fish tank, Aquarium nuisance
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FACT
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STALK
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SEEK
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FORTE
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ALGAE
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CAULK
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SASS
The answer to “Scummy stuff” in the New York Times Mini puzzle October 6 2025 is ALGAE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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