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NYT Daily • September 6, 2025

Org. whose logo includes scales and an olive branch

Answer:

IRS

Hint:

This U.S. agency collects taxes and enforces tax laws, often associated with April deadlines and W-2 forms.

Explanation:

The clue refers to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a U.S. government agency responsible for tax collection. Its logo features scales to symbolize fairness and an olive branch representing peace, which are classic emblems of justice and authority. The abbreviation "Org." is a common crossword shorthand for "organization," hinting at the answer being an agency’s initials.

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