NYT Crossword · 6 Down
“Passed-down code” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Friday, September 20, 2019 as 6 Down. The answer has 3 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Friday, September 20, 2019 · 6 Down
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Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Passed-down code”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with D and ends with A, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Passed-down code” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 20, 2019, at 6 Down.
What is the answer to the “Passed-down code” crossword clue?
The answer is DNA (3 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.