Clues for the word "HUMUS"
We've had 35 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 51 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Penny Dell Daily crossword on May 12, 2026.
Definition of humus
- n. - That portion of the soil formed by the decomposition of animal or vegetable matter. It is a valuable constituent of soils.
Referring Clues
- Soil improver
- Rich soil component
- Forest floor, in part
- Soil enricher
- Organic part of soil
- Fertile soil ingredient
- Partially decomposed organic matter
- Rich soil part
- Soil's decaying matter
- Organic portion of soil
- Organic fertilizer
- Organic component of soil
- The organic part of soil
- Garden fertilizer
- Partially decomposed matter in the soil
- In the garden, to sing for us is a good thing
- Turn into a messy mush, as a soil constituent
- Organic material in topsoil
- Organic matter in soil
- Pooh's work for the Guardian? The answer's in the soil
- University surrounded by smells of decaying matter
- Fertilising agent
- Decomposed organic matter in the soil
- Decomposed organic matter in soil
- Organic "fertiliser"
- Sound American fertiliser
- Mature compost
- Sounds American to enrich the soil
- Sound of activity to American is good for the soil
- Rotten thing, swimmer's heart not in dip
- Organic stuff in soil
- Kin of compost
- Organic material
- Compost
- Nutrient-rich soil component
Last Seen In
- Penny Dell Daily - May 12, 2026
- Penny Dell Daily - May 04, 2026
- Mirror Mini - September 08, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - August 12, 2025
- New York Times - November 28, 2024
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - April 28, 2023
- Evening Standard Cryptic - February 02, 2023
- Penny Dell Daily - August 24, 2022
- Universal - January 03, 2018
- LA Times - November 13, 2017
- Mirror Mini - September 08, 2017
- Evening Standard Cryptic - January 12, 2017
- USA Today - January 10, 2017
- Universal - November 16, 2016
- Guardian Quick - August 30, 2016
- Guardian Speedy - August 21, 2016
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - July 16, 2016
- Universal - March 04, 2016
- Evening Standard Cryptic - February 29, 2016
- LA Times - February 08, 2016
- Guardian Quick - January 21, 2016
- Washington Post - October 30, 2013
- Universal - August 28, 2013
- Guardian Quick - July 01, 2012
- Guardian Prize - June 09, 2012
- Universal - March 06, 2012
- Guardian Quick - February 22, 2012
- Guardian Quick - August 27, 2011
- Universal - June 12, 2011
- Chronicle of Higher Education - June 03, 2011
- And in 21 more crossword puzzles...