This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (28 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 7 squares
First letter
G _ _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
G _ _ _ _ _ C
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About the answer
GENETIC as a word: (genetics) Relating to genetics or genes; Caused by genes.
GENETIC has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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