Family HAND-ME-downs are items that have been passed DOWN from generation to generation within a FAMILY. The term can refer to physical items such as clothing, furniture, or jewelry, as well as intangible items such as stories, recipes, and traditions. The crossword solutions for the term FAMILY HAND-ME-DOWN are GENE (4 letters), LORE (4 letters), and STEPSON (7 letters). GENE refers to the genetic material that is passed DOWN from one generation to the next, while LORE refers to the stories, traditions, and beliefs that are shared within a FAMILY. STEPSON refers to the son of one's spouse, who may be adopted into the FAMILY and receive HAND-ME-downs from them.