Unit of heredity
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 12 appearances · Last seen in the The Independent crossword on August 14, 2026
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GENE
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The clue “Unit of heredity” has appeared 12 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 The Independent crossword on August 14, 2026, where the answer was GENE.
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