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NYT Daily • August 14, 2025

Dept. that oversees the F.D.A.

Answer:

HHS

Hint:

This cabinet-level agency focuses on health and human services nationwide.

Explanation:

The clue refers to the U.S. government department responsible for the Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.). That department is Health and Human Services, commonly abbreviated as HHS. It’s a straightforward abbreviation clue where "Dept." signals you’re looking for a short form of the agency’s name.

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