What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Basis for how you're wired, so to speak" from August 28, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Basis for how you're wired, so to speak”

This clue appeared as 35-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

DNA

Letters3

Starts withD

Ends withA

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Basis for how you're wired, so to speak” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 28, 2025 as 35-Down. 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 “Basis for how you're wired, so to speak” clue?+

The answer is DNA (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 28, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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