Pond plants

Archive answer — July 15, 2026

6 Across

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Clue explained

“ALGAE” is the published 5-letter fill for 6 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

Boston Globe Mini Crossword

This clue’s Wednesday, July 15, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1Programmer's output
  2. 5Fro-yo topper
  3. 6Pond plantsALGAE
  4. 7Applauds
  5. 8Sharpen, as skills

Down

5 clues
  1. 1Instrument played by Yo-Yo Ma
  2. 2Instrument played using hands and feet
  3. 3Hang loosely
  4. 4Parts of some portraits that seem to follow you
  5. 5Composer whose work was sent into deep space by NASA in 1977

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Programmer's output

    Answer: CODE

  2. 5. Fro-yo topper

    Answer: BERRY

  3. 6. Pond plants

    Answer: ALGAE

  4. 7. Applauds

    Answer: CLAPS

  5. 8. Sharpen, as skills

    Answer: HONE

Down

  1. 1. Instrument played by Yo-Yo Ma

    Answer: CELLO

  2. 2. Instrument played using hands and feet

    Answer: ORGAN

  3. 3. Hang loosely

    Answer: DRAPE

  4. 4. Parts of some portraits that seem to follow you

    Answer: EYES

  5. 5. Composer whose work was sent into deep space by NASA in 1977

    Answer: BACH

The answer to “Pond plants” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is ALGAE — a 5-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 15, 2026 at 6-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Pond plants” answer

ALGAE(5 letters)

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Why does ALGAE fit?

ALGAE is the published 5-letter answer at 6-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Pond plants” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Pond plants”?

The answer is ALGAE.

How many letters are in the answer?

5 letters: ALGAE.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for July 15, 2026 at 6-Across.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

Open the Boston Globe Mini answers page for July 15, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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