Algae
5 lettersnounUpdated June 2026
Definition
Simple, non-flowering aquatic organisms that photosynthesise, ranging from unicellular to large seaweeds.
“The pond was covered in a thick layer of green algae.”
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al·gae
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"Algae" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early.
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