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“Inheritance source, for good or ill” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Jun 12, 202614 Across14 letters
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••••••••••••••GENETICLOTTERY
14 letters · 14 Across

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GENETICLOTTERY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Inheritance source, for good or ill”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 12, 2026, where it runs at 14 Across and fills 14 squares. It crosses 14 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 12, 2026.

Crossing entries

Jun 12, 2026 grid
1DPastry with Austrian origins, despite its name6 ltrs›2DCab alternative4 ltrs›3DPassé5 ltrs›4DSanskrit honorific3 ltrs›5DCertain ladder climber6 ltrs›6D___ collar4 ltrs›7DGhost story?5 ltrs›8DDidn't play3 ltrs›9DPlace where customers get their licks in?14 ltrs›10DPersistent7 ltrs›11DHome of the Ernest Hemingway House7 ltrs›12DHidden gem14 ltrs›14DOne who might say "You wish!"5 ltrs›15DSite of America's first roller coaster11 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 12, 2026NYT Crossword14 Across••••••••••••••GENETICLOTTERYJun 12, 2026NYT Crossword14 Across••••••••••••••GENETICLOTTERY

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