This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (65 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ S
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About the answer
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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