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Tiny inheritance? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gene

'tiny inheritance?' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for gene that I've seen before include "Vincent" , "-- Pitney, singer" , "Embarrassment" , "and 16 Down: Rockabilly singer" , "Part of DNA" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times and the LA Times.
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