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“Bits of heredity”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Bits of heredity”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, September 9, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

Hints first

Letters 5
First letter G
Last letter S
G ? ? ? S

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

G E N E S

The answer to “Bits of heredity” is GENES

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Sep 9, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter G starts with

The clue “Bits of heredity” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is GENES — a 5-letter word that begins with G and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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.

Other clues with the answer GENES

GENES has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Bits of heredity”

What is the answer to “Bits of heredity” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GENES — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Bits of heredity”?

The answer GENES contains 5 letters.

Was “Bits of heredity” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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