This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 5, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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RNA as a word: (biochemistry) Initialism of ribonucleic acid. [(biochemistry) A derivative of DNA having ribose in place of deoxyribose, and uracil in place of thymine; its....
RNA has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 28, 2025.
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