Component of the DREAM complex, a multiprotein complex that can both act as a transcription activator or repressor depending on the context. Specifically recognizes the consensus motif 5'-TTYRAA-3' in target DNA. Component of the DREAM complex. The CRC domain mediates DNA-binding. It contains two CXC subdomains (joined by a flexible linker) which are both required for efficient association with target DNA. Each CXC subdomain coordinates three Zn(2+) ions. Belongs to the lin-54 family.