Germs Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, November 21, 2025 · 38-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between February 2025 and November 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 21, 2025 · 38-Across · 5 letters
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anything that provides inspiration for later work
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