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NYT Daily • September 8, 2025

Pesticide regulator, in brief

Answer:

EPA

Hint:

This U.S. agency founded in 1970 oversees environmental safety, including chemicals that protect crops from pests. Think initials.

Explanation:

This clue is a straightforward abbreviation. "Pesticide regulator" refers to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which oversees pesticide use and safety. The "in brief" hint signals that the answer is the agency's three-letter acronym, EPA. No wordplay—just a direct reference to a well-known government body.

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