“Regional life forms” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BIOTA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Regional life forms”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 17, 2025, where it runs at 34 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on September 17, 2025.