This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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EPA as a word: (US) Initialism of Environmental Protection Agency; (organic chemistry) Initialism of eicosapentaenoic acid. [(organic chemistry) An omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), having 20 carbon atoms and 5 cis ....
EPA has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 9, 2025.
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