Crossword clue
“Humans share about 99% of it with chimps”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
DNALetters3
Starts withD
Ends withA
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Humans share about 99% of it with chimps” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 10, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with D and ends with A.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Humans share about 99% of it with chimps” clue?+
The answer is DNA (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of September 10, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+
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