Basic unit of heredity
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GENE
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The clue “Basic unit of heredity” has appeared 2 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the NYT Midi crossword on October 1, 2026, where the answer was GENE.
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