Basis for how you’re wired, so to speak NYT Crossword Clue
Crossword Answer
Click ? to reveal letters one by one before showing the full answer.
Need a Hint? Try Solving It Yourself First
Use our Hints & Tips to uncover the answer.
Hint 1
hintHint 2
meaningHint 3
explanationNYT Crossword August 28 2025 Answers
L
A
P
P
I
G
S
T
Y
S
M
S
A
P
R
A
N
E
M
I
A
H
A
N
A
G
O
O
D
E
N
O
U
G
H
A
R
A
B
S
P
O
O
L
G
R
E
W
R
I
F
E
F
I
L
L
F
R
E
A
K
O
U
T
B
A
R
A
O
L
H
S
T
A
S
E
A
L
A
D
S
H
A
I
K
U
C
H
A
I
N
L
I
N
K
F
E
N
C
E
S
H
Y
D
R
A
R
A
I
L
K
A
L
E
P
I
P
T
U
T
L
P
S
F
E
L
L
F
L
A
T
B
A
W
L
A
Q
U
A
A
M
O
S
L
A
D
L
E
R
U
I
N
S
P
O
O
N
E
R
I
S
M
M
A
G
E
M
E
T
R
O
S
B
A
M
L
I
S
A
D
H
E
R
E
S
T
A
PIGSTY
ANEMIA
GOODENOUGH
RIFE
FILL
FREAKOUT
AOL
HST
CHAINLINKFENCES
RAIL
FELLFLAT
AMOS
LADLE
METROS
LIS
ADHERE
APOP
PROOFREAD
TIGER
YAHWEH
SNAFU
DOI
LAIR
AIRPLANES
ICALLDIBS
PLASMA
FARM
EQUAL
AMPED
TOOTH
NYT Crossword Archive
Need to check full list of NYT Crossword Answers?
Play NYT Crossword
Frequently Asked Questions About This Clue
The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "Basis for how you're wired, so to speak" is DNA.
The clue uses 'wired' metaphorically to refer to how someone is inherently structured or designed, which is determined by their DNA. The phrase 'so to speak' suggests a figurative interpretation, pointing to DNA as the fundamental blueprint of biological wiring.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on August 28, 2025.
DNA is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms.
Crime scene evidence, Genome component, Cold case aid, Double-helix material, Genetic code material
The answer to “Basis for how you’re wired, so to speak” in the New York Times puzzle August 28 2025 is DNA. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
Finished today’s crossword already? Check this link for upcoming puzzles: NYT Crossword Answers Today
You can start solving clues on the official New York Times website, as well as on its mobile apps. Simply install the app on your Android or iOS device. The direct download links are below:
Explore More Games
Discover more puzzle games, crossword answers and daily word-guessing games
