Reproductive cells
Latest answer — August 27, 2026
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Clue explained
OVA is the plural of ovum, meaning reproductive cells such as eggs. The plural form is required because the clue says “cells,” not a single cell.
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NYT Midi Crossword
This clue's Thursday, August 27, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Reproductive cells” in the New York Times Midi crossword is OVA — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 27, 2026 at 22-Down. 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.
“Reproductive cells” answer
OVA (3 letters)
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What does OVA mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of OVA is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a mature female reproductive cell, especially of a human or other animal, which can divide to give rise to an embryo usually only after fertilization by a male cell
When else has “Reproductive cells” 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.
August 27, 2026 (most recent) → OVA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Reproductive cells”?
The answer is OVA, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 27, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Reproductive cells”?
3 letters: OVA.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 27, 2026, at 22-Down.
Can “Reproductive cells” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Midi sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Midi answers?
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