June 12, 2026 Daily / 14A / 14 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
Inheritance source, for good or ill NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 14-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Inheritance source, for good or ill, first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 14-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- At 14 letters, this is a longer entry; look for phrase structure as well as a direct definition.
- This clue appears at 14A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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GENETICLOTTERY
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
GENETICLOTTERY is the 14-letter answer for the clue: Inheritance source, for good or ill. The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 14A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: GENETICLOTTERY in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- GENETICLOTTERY has 14 letters, matching the required slot for 14A.
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Answer length 14
Puzzle type Daily
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