What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "One could be dominant or recessive" from June 9, 2025?

Crossword clue

“One could be dominant or recessive”

This clue appeared as 52-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 9, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

TRAIT

Letters5

Starts withT

Ends withT

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “One could be dominant or recessive” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 9, 2025 as 52-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “One could be dominant or recessive” clue?+

The answer is TRAIT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 9, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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