This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, November 7, 2026 (8 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 3 squares
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R _ _
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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 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 28, 2025.
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