Gene-activating substance Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Gene-activating substance” from the New York Times crossword of August 9, 2026? It has 7 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, AUGUST 9, 2026
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INDUCER is the answer to “Gene-activating substance”. It means one that induces.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
One that induces.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: NCIURDE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with I and ends with R.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Gene-activating substance”?
INDUCER, 7 letters: one that induces.
When was “Gene-activating substance” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of August 9, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with I.