This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, January 1, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
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G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ S
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GERMS as a word: A pathogen: a pathogenic microorganism, such as a bacterium or virus; (biology) The small mass of cells from which a new organism develops; a seed, bud, spore, or zygote.
GERMS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 1, 2026.
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