Modern vaccine component

The answer to “Modern vaccine component” in the New York Times Midi crossword is RNA — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on July 18, 2026 at 17-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Modern vaccine component” answer

RNA (3 letters)

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Why the answer is RNA

Think about the genetic instructions that help produce proteins in your body! 🧬

When else has “Modern vaccine component” appeared?

New York Times Midi reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

July 18, 2026 (most recent) → RNA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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