Crossword clue

“Microbiology research centers?”

This clue appeared as Down in the LA Times Crossword on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
NUCLEI
Letters6
Starts withN
Ends withI
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Microbiology research centers?” ran in the LA Times Crossword on November 4, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with N and ends with I, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Microbiology research centers?” clue?+

The answer is NUCLEI (6 letters), from the LA Times Crossword of November 4, 2026.

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