“Something that's kept in the family ... or a hint to making sense of three pairs of answers in this puzzle” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HANDMEDOWN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Something that's kept in the family ... or a hint to making sense of three pairs of answers in this puzzle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 23, 2026, where it runs at 11 Down and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.