This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 16, 2025 (26 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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DEA as a word: diethanolamine; (US) Initialism of Drug Enforcement Administration.
DEA has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
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