Crossword answer · 3 letters
GMO definition and meaning
gee em oh · initialism
What does GMO mean?
GMO stands for genetically modified organism, an organism whose genetic material has been changed using genetic engineering.
What does GMO mean in a crossword?
GMO answers the reviewed clue “So-called “frankenfood,” for short.” The phrase “for short” requires an abbreviation, and the food context points to genetically modified organism.
Why is GMO useful to learn?
GMO is useful to learn because this reviewed clue depends on abbreviation, exact grammar, and a 3-letter grid entry.
Common clue patterns
- So-called “frankenfood,” for short
- Use the three initials in “genetically modified organism.”
- 3-letter abbreviation answer confirmed by crossings
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
GMO fits because “frankenfood” is a loaded informal label sometimes applied to genetically engineered food, while “for short” explicitly requests the three-letter initialism. Other clues may use a different sense, so solvers should confirm the grammar, source context, answer length, and crossing letters.