This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, July 19, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
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G _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ E
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GENE as a word: (molecular biology) A segment of DNA or RNA from a cell's or an organism's genome, that may take several forms and thus parameterizes a phenomenon, such as (...; (genetics) A theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms which may take several values and (in principle) predetermines a precise trait of an organism's....
GENE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 9, 2026.
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