Crossword clue

“Rules governing self-expression?”

This clue appeared as 22-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
GENETICCODE
Letters11
Starts withG
Ends withE
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 5, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Rules governing self-expression?” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 5, 2026 as 22-Down. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with G and ends with E, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Rules governing self-expression?” clue?+

The answer is GENETICCODE (11 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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