Crossword answer
LOCUS
5 letters · Used for 8 different clues · 8 appearances · Last seen The Sun, July 20, 2026
Letter pattern
LOCUS
Clues that lead to LOCUS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Position of a gene on a chromosome (5)5The SunJul 20, 2026
Place of destructive creature with no end in sight (5)5The SunJul 20, 2026
Destructive pest taking rear off place5The IndependentFeb 27, 2026
Place5The IndependentJun 6, 2025
Center of activity5Daily ThemedMay 22, 2025
Defined set of points5New York TimesMar 20, 2025
Time to get away from insect’s place5The IndependentJul 23, 2024
Venue5Eugene ShefferFeb 26, 2020
About LOCUS in crosswords
LOCUS is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 8 times in our database across 8 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Position of a gene on a chromosome (5)” in the The Sun crossword on July 20, 2026.
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HARPSPlucked strings
NOENDOn and on and on
DRESSScold, with "down"
TRITECommonplace
PARISHemingway hangout
Every appearance of LOCUS (8)
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Jul 20, 2026
Position of a gene on a chromosome (5) · The Sun · 18 Across
Jul 20, 2026
Place of destructive creature with no end in sight (5) · The Sun · 18 Across
Feb 27, 2026
Destructive pest taking rear off place · The Independent · 28 Across
Jun 6, 2025
Place · The Independent · 4 Down
May 22, 2025
Center of activity · Daily Themed · 40 Down
Mar 20, 2025
Defined set of points · New York Times · 11 Down
Jul 23, 2024
Time to get away from insect’s place · The Independent · 10 Across
Feb 26, 2020
Venue · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Down