Pond Scum Crossword Clue — 5 Letters

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ALGAE

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Algae is the classic 'pond scum' — the green slimy growth found on the surface of ponds and stagnant water. It's a straightforward definition clue with a well-known answer.

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SLIMEPond scum can be described as slime, a general term for the slimy surface matter on ponds

SCUZZInformal term for scum or filth, though less directly tied to pond scum specifically

MUCKYUnlikely at 5 letters as it's an adjective, but 'muck' relates to pond scum

SEDGEA pond plant sometimes associated with murky water, though not technically scum

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