What is the crossword answer for the clue: ___ germ

OAT - a 3 letter word may be the answer you are looking for!

WHEAT - a 5 letter word may be the answer you are looking for!

MICROBE - a 7 letter word may be the answer you are looking for!

SEED - a 4 letter word may be the answer you are looking for!

SPORE - a 5 letter word may be the answer you are looking for!

CELL - a 4 letter word may be the answer you are looking for!

BUD - a 3 letter word may be the answer you are looking for!

___ germ

3 Character Answers:

BUD

OAT

4 Character Answers:

CELL

SEED

5 Character Answers:

SPORE

WHEAT

7 Character Answers:

MICROBE