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“Genetic characteristic”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Genetic characteristic”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, November 5, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter T
Last letter T
T ? ? ? T

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

T R A I T

The answer to “Genetic characteristic” is TRAIT

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Nov 5, 2025

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 T starts with

The clue “Genetic characteristic” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is TRAIT — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with T.

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 TRAIT

TRAIT has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Attribute” May 30, 2026 “Characteristic” Jan 25, 2026 “Characteristic” Dec 10, 2025 “Innate quality” Nov 2, 2025 “Genetic attribute” Apr 4, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Genetic characteristic”

What is the answer to “Genetic characteristic” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TRAIT — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Genetic characteristic”?

The answer TRAIT contains 5 letters.

Was “Genetic characteristic” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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