United States securities and exchange commission logo April 4, 2023 Marc J.S. Wilson Chief Financial Officer Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 10222 Barnes Canyon Road Bldg. #2 San Diego, California 92121 Re: Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Form 10-K for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2021 Filed March 30, 2022 File No. 001-38583 Dear Marc J.S. Wilson: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Life Sciences