The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word AGAR which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Substance in a petri dish crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| AGAR | 100 % | 4 |
Why may AGAR be the right solution?
AGAR is a gelatinous substance obtained from seaweed and is commonly used as a culture medium in laboratories to grow bacteria and other microorganisms in a petri dish.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Substance in a petri dish
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- agar
- gel
- bacteria
- broth
- lab
- soled
- sole
- package
- packaging
- etui
- heel
- earthen
Crossword Answer definitions
AGAR noun- A gelatinous material obtained from red algae, especially Gracilaria species, used as a bacterial culture medium, in electrophoresis and as a food additive.
- A culture medium based on this material.
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