Growth that is both algae and fungus which has small crusty leaves (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LICHEN Growth that is both algae and fungus which has small crusty leaves (6) (6)
5% TRUFFLE Fungus (7) The Telegraph Quick Oct 2, 2025
4% MOSS Plant often confused with algae (4) New York Times Oct 17, 2025
4% ALGAE Green growth in an aquarium (5)
4% SHROOM Magic fungus (6) Wall Street Journal Oct 4, 2025
4% PIE Crusty dessert (3)
4% ARID Not leaving much room for growth, maybe? (4) The Atlantic Oct 3, 2025
4% PIES Crusty desserts (4) Commuter Oct 2, 2025
4% MOREL Fungus with a pitted cap (5) New York Times Oct 1, 2025
4% AERIAL Move in which a skier leaves the ground (6) New York Times Oct 1, 2025
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