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“Bit of DNA”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Bit of DNA”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, April 8, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter G
Last letter E
G ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

G E N E

The answer to “Bit of DNA” is GENE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Apr 8, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter G starts with

The clue “Bit of DNA” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is GENE — a 4-letter word that begins with G and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Bit of DNA”

What is the answer to “Bit of DNA” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GENE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Bit of DNA”?

The answer GENE contains 4 letters.

Was “Bit of DNA” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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