This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (61 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ S
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GENUS as a word: (biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below family (Lat. familia) and above species; (by ellipsis) A taxon at this rank.
GENUS has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 15, 2026.
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