NYT Mini · 9-Across · 3 letters
So-called “frankenfood,” for short NYT Mini crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 29, 2026
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Use the three initials in “genetically modified organism.”
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How the short form works
GMO fits because “frankenfood” is a loaded informal label sometimes applied to genetically engineered food, while “for short” explicitly requests the three-letter initialism.
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The phrase “for short” requires an abbreviation, and the food context points to genetically modified organism.
Expanded meaning
GMO stands for genetically modified organism, an organism whose genetic material has been changed using genetic engineering.
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9-Across in NYT Mini puzzle for August 29, 2026.
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