Egg cells
Published by Naitik Mehta · April 4, 2026
Stuck on the clue Egg cells from the New York Times Mini for April 4, 2026? We have the correct 3-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Egg cells (3)
Answer
The answer to Egg cells is Ova (3 letters).
Some cells in this answer were drawn with a circle in the original puzzle — these often flag a hidden theme.
Why does Ova fit this clue?
This entry has a circled cell device: the letter 'O' at position 0 is visually circled in the grid, likely as part of a broader theme pattern across the puzzle. The clue 'Egg cells' is a direct scientific definition pointing to OVA, the plural form of ovum. Ova are the female reproductive cells or gametes produced by the ovaries in animals, including humans. These cells are essential for sexual reproduction, as they can be fertilized by sperm to form embryos. The term comes from Latin, where 'ovum' simply means egg, making this a straightforward biological definition.
What does Egg cells mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
egg
noun
•a reproductive cell produced by female organisms
cells
noun
•the basic structural units of living organisms
This clue has appeared in 4 puzzles
The clue Egg cells has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.
NYT Mini — Apr 4, 2026
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What does Ova mean?
noun
•The female gamete in animals; the egg cell.
Origin of the word Ova
•origin: Latin 'ovum'
•period: Classical Latin
The word is related to the Greek 'ōion' and shares ancient Indo-European roots with words for egg across many languages, including the English word 'egg' itself.
How to use Ova in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Ova.
•“The biology textbook explained that ova are the female reproductive cells that can be fertilized by sperm.”
•“During ovulation, mature ova are released from the ovaries and travel down the fallopian tubes.”
•“The researcher studied how environmental toxins might affect the development of ova in laboratory mice.”
What are other crossword clues for Ova?
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All clues from the New York Times Mini, Apr 4, 2026 crossword
The New York Times Mini for April 4, 2026 was published by Sam Ezersky and has 19 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about Egg cells
- What is the answer to Egg cells?
- The answer is Ova (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on April 4, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Egg cells have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Ova.
- How many times has Egg cells appeared as a crossword clue?
- This clue has appeared in 4 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Mini on April 18, 2026.
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Puzzle
NYT Mini — Apr 4, 2026
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editor
Joel Fagliano
date
position
13 Across
answer length
3 letters