“Germs of ideas” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.KERNELS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Germs of ideas”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 26, 2025, where it runs at 39 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 26, 2025 grid38ABeast of burden10 ltrs›41A"Come in!"5 ltrs›44AAlternative to a bow6 ltrs›48AHas only the best intentions9 ltrs›55ARunning, but not moving4 ltrs›58AEye of the storm4 ltrs›60AThings on rings4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 26, 20251APop singer Rexha4 ltrs›5APlayful in tone4 ltrs›9AGroup that got Sweden its first Eurovision win4 ltrs›13ASautéing option with a high smoke point10 ltrs›16AHome, in slang4 ltrs›17APoisonous plant rumored to have killed the emperor Augustus10 ltrs›18AWord with hot or double4 ltrs›19AStarting to move5 ltrs›
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