Petri dish growth medium NYT Crossword Clue

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      Think of the seaweed-derived gel that helps scientists see tiny life forms.

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      ???? is a gelatinous substance derived from seaweed, used as a culture medium in microbiological work.

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      The clue refers to a substance used in laboratories to culture bacteria and other microorganisms. 'Petri dish' indicates a lab setting, and 'growth medium' refers to the nutrient-rich material used to grow cultures, which is commonly ????.

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      thickener from algae, Petri dish substance, Gelatin substance, Japanese gelatin, Biology lab gel

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “Petri dish growth medium” in the New York Times puzzle October 8 2025 is AGAR. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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