Crossword answer

LICHEN

6 letters · Used for 5 different clues · 5 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, August 25, 2026

Letter pattern

LICHEN

Starts with L, ends with N · 6 letters

Clues that lead to LICHEN

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Crusty growth in part of metallic henneries (6)6The GuardianAug 25, 2026 Caribou comestible6NewsdayJul 4, 2026 Moss6Daily ExpressJun 4, 2026 Simple composite plant consisting of a fungus in association with an alga6The IndependentFeb 28, 2026 Tree growth indicative of good air quality6New York TimesJan 31, 2026

About LICHEN in crosswords

LICHEN is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 5 times in our database across 5 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Crusty growth in part of metallic henneries (6)” in the The Guardian crossword on August 25, 2026.

Every appearance of LICHEN (5)

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Aug 25, 2026

Crusty growth in part of metallic henneries (6) · The Guardian · 5 Down

Jul 4, 2026

Caribou comestible · Newsday · Across

Jun 4, 2026

Moss · Daily Express · 16 Down

Feb 28, 2026

Simple composite plant consisting of a fungus in association with an alga · The Independent · 47 Down

Jan 31, 2026

Tree growth indicative of good air quality · New York Times · 7 Down

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