Crossword clue

“Spiral shape in DNA”

This clue appeared as 56-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HELIX
Letters5
Starts withH
Ends withX
Vowels2

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Sep 16, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Spiral shape in DNA” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 16, 2026 as 56-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with X.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Spiral shape in DNA” clue?+

The answer is HELIX (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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