This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 9, 2026 (2 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: 6 squares
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ALLELE as a word: (genetics) One of a number of alternative forms of the same gene occupying a given position, or locus, on a chromosome.
ALLELE has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since September 5, 2026.
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