Crossword clue
“There are approximately 30 trillion of these in the human body”
This clue appeared as 29-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 1, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CELLSLetters5
Starts withC
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “There are approximately 30 trillion of these in the human body” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 1, 2026 as 29-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “There are approximately 30 trillion of these in the human body” clue?+
The answer is CELLS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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