Meaning
Any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms, including the seaweeds, whose size ranges from a single cell to giant kelps and whose biochemistry and forms are very diverse, some being eukaryotic.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin alga.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 26 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-10GALMORU
- 2026-04-04GAULBRY
- 2026-03-22ADLHGNI
- 2025-12-20GNAMEDL
- 2025-12-12AZGOLIN
- 2025-12-10GYATIEL
- 2025-10-06LABGINZ
- 2025-09-26ARGOLMH
- 2025-09-08AGHLMUP
- 2025-04-16GATLENY
- 2024-12-27LAMGCIY
- 2024-10-06GALDCEN
+14 earlier appearances in the archive.