Decomposed organic matter in the soil (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HUMUS Decomposed organic matter in the soil (5) (5)
8% PEATY Like some soils high in organic matter (5) New York Times Nov 2, 2025
7% ROT Decompose (3)
7% DETRITUS Matter from decomposed organisms (8) The Telegraph Quick Jul 17, 2022
6% DOESNT "That __ matter!" (6) Commuter Dec 3, 2025
6% PEAT Soil deposit of partially decomposed organic matter used as a fuel (4) (4)
5% SOLID A state of matter (5) Commuter Jan 6, 2026
5% CORAL Reef organism (5) Universal Jan 1, 2026
5% LUNG Organ for breathing (4) Newsday Dec 31, 2025
5% EAR Hearing organ (3) The Telegraph Quick Dec 31, 2025
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